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EV05 CUD

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,666 mi
Last recorded64,666 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV05 CUD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 64,666 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 63,412 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 63,112 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 61,079 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 60,179 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 60,039 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 59,622 miles

both front windows slightly tinted

front and rear inner sills slightly corroded

under vehicle components covered in thick underseal

Fail 14 May 2016 59,622 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

both front windows slightly tinted

front and rear inner sills slightly corroded

under vehicle components covered in thick underseal

Pass 22 May 2015 58,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 8 May 2015 58,732 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

near side front tyre void of tread on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2014 57,408 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 54,450 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 54,450 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2013 53,253 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

fuel lines corroded but not leaking

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2012 47,243 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,691 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,691 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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EV05 CUD 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 EV05 CUD, 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 EV05 CUD registered?

EV05 CUD is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is EV05 CUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV05 CUD 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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