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EV05 SAB

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,197 mi
Last recorded106,197 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV05 SAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2025 106,197 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 99,012 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 94,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 90,014 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin AXLE 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 85,069 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 80,821 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 76,526 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inners (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 73,505 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 70,601 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 67,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre is cracking ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit is cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 65,274 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 63,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 25 Apr 2014 57,541 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2014 57,541 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,859 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 53,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 49,730 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 49,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 38,349 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 SAB is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SAB, 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 SAB registered?

EV05 SAB is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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The MOT history for EV05 SAB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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