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EV05 STV

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,143 mi
Last recorded119,143 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 119,143 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front outer (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 116,309 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 114,030 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 111,805 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 111,729 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 109,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 109,256 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 106,884 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 104,417 miles

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

centre brake light inopp

Pass 6 Apr 2019 97,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 88,397 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 77,559 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 69,613 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 49,252 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 33,816 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 17,724 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 12,473 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 10,727 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 STV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 STV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EV05 STV?

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What year was EV05 STV registered?

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

Is EV05 STV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV05 STV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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