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EV04 OOX

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,078 mi
Last recorded80,078 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV04 OOX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 80,078 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 78,431 miles

Both front brake back plates very corroded

Both mirrors becoming insecure

Rear brake discs becoming corroded/worn inner faces

Fail 5 May 2016 78,431 miles

Both front brake back plates very corroded

Both mirrors becoming insecure

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

Rear brake discs becoming corroded/worn inner faces

Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,628 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 76,047 miles

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 72,524 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,334 miles

Front link rods worn.

Non standard exhaust fitted.

Pass 5 Apr 2012 60,881 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,825 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 54,800 miles

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

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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EV04 OOX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EV04 OOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EV04 OOX registered?

EV04 OOX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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