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EU08 YDL

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,758 mi
Last recorded47,758 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 YDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 47,758 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 44,162 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 41,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 39,278 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 36,509 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

Pass 16 Sep 2020 34,235 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 33,363 miles

cracking evident to all 4 tyres, fronts more so

front/rear sub frames, suspension components and fuel tank deteriorated by corrosion

n/s wiper blade split at ends

Pass 16 Aug 2018 31,925 miles

corrosion evident on front and rear suspension components, subframes etc

Fail 16 Aug 2018 31,925 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion evident on front and rear suspension components, subframes etc

Pass 8 Jun 2017 30,791 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,057 miles

nearside front wiper starting to split on edge

Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 28,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 26,816 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 26,895 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 24,118 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 19,597 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 16,116 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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EU08 YDL is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU08 YDL, 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 EU08 YDL registered?

EU08 YDL is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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