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EV04 ENG

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,299 mi
Last recorded78,299 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV04 ENG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 78,299 miles

Coil spring corroded both side front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking/perishing, has sign of leak (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 74,393 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 72,608 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 69,759 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 68,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 68,180 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 64,890 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALSO BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,510 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 55,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 46,285 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 46,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 41,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 7 Nov 2012 33,238 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 23,314 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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EV04 ENG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EV04 ENG, 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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EV04 ENG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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