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EO08 ZXL

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,093 mi
Last recorded156,093 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 ZXL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 156,093 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 150,876 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 146,133 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 140,385 miles

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

both front roll bar link rubbers perished

both front steering joints slight movement

Pass 15 Jul 2022 135,402 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 129,804 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 125,838 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 121,812 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 113,539 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 100,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 89,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 77,114 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,462 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 50,844 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,770 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 24,200 miles

NSF Tyre wearing on the outer edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

OSF tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

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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EO08 ZXL is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EO08 ZXL, 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 EO08 ZXL registered?

EO08 ZXL is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is EO08 ZXL safe to buy?

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