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EV05 MOB

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,181 mi
Last recorded83,181 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV05 MOB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 83,181 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))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 82,702 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))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 81,479 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 80,077 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 77,299 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,653 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 72,207 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 53,017 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 34,485 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,381 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 16,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 12,468 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,468 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

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 MOB is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MOB, 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 MOB registered?

EV05 MOB is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is EV05 MOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV05 MOB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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