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EV04 YOO

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,760 mi
Last recorded25,760 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV04 YOO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 25,760 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 24,234 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 22,964 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 22,964 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 18,016 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 14,173 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 9,972 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 6,167 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 6,163 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 5,200 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 5,122 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 5,071 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 4,614 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 4,299 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 3,767 miles

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 11 May 2011 3,300 miles

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)

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 YOO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YOO, 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 YOO registered?

EV04 YOO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is EV04 YOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV04 YOO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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