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ET57 UPZ

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

212,465 mi
Last recorded212,465 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 UPZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 212,465 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear D bushes have slight play

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 212,465 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel heater pipe split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear D bushes have slight play

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 208,905 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 208,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 202,534 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Covers fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 202,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Covers fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 190,153 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Covers fitted

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake has little reserve travel

non oe suspension

Fail 17 Feb 2023 190,153 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear tyres on 2.5mm

Covers fitted

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

handbrake has little reserve travel

non oe suspension

Pass 21 Feb 2022 180,907 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear drop link ball joints have slight play

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Child seat fitted to nearside rear but able to fully test adult belt

Covers fitted

Non oe suspension fitted

Offside front tyre very worn on inner edge + worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2021 173,010 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Covers fitted

Non oe suspension fitted

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Slight play in offside rear drop link ball joint

Pass 26 Feb 2020 164,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch has slight damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

coolant level on minim

covers fitted

non oe exhaust, wheels , and suspension fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2019 150,113 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to fully test adult belt time of test

Offside Front tyre splitting on inner sidewall but no cords showing time of test

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 140,185 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 140,171 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 123,392 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 123,391 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 108,694 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 108,557 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 88,450 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 88,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 74,159 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 74,158 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 58,062 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 46,308 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 34,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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ET57 UPZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ET57 UPZ, 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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ET57 UPZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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