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EV04 WES

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,351 mi
Last recorded37,351 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2026 37,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

general chassis and suspension corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2025 36,936 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 36,676 miles

General underbody surface corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 35,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 35,154 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 34,693 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 34,260 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 32,765 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 35,411 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 30,310 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2015 29,018 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 27,761 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,073 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 23,352 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,469 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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EV04 WES is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WES, 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 WES registered?

EV04 WES is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is EV04 WES safe to buy?

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