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EV04 EVR

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,984 mi
Last recorded56,984 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV04 EVR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 56,984 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Dust cover perished (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 55,922 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 55,064 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 54,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 54,137 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 53,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear exhaust joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 52,896 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 52,896 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 47,416 miles

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 45,414 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 45,356 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 43,435 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 38,312 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 36,402 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 31,018 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 26,413 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 23,205 miles

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

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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EV04 EVR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EVR, 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 EV04 EVR registered?

EV04 EVR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is EV04 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV04 EVR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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