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EN57 VMK

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,888 mi
Last recorded124,888 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 VMK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 124,888 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 113,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 113,824 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 100,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 92,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 89,721 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 84,391 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 84,370 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Non obligatory sidelight bulb blown

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer edge

Offside front tyre bald on outer but centre three quarters of tread still meets the requirements for a pass

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 76,894 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 70,756 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 63,121 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer tyre side wall.

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Small cut in nearside rear tyre in treads. Wearing on both edges. Outer side wall cracking.

Wiper blades rub on screen.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 54,434 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,009 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,303 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 27,969 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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EN57 VMK is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 63,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EN57 VMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EN57 VMK registered?

EN57 VMK is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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The MOT history for EN57 VMK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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