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EV05 YEH

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,099 mi
Last recorded152,099 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV05 YEH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 152,099 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 140,663 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 139,842 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 126,613 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 126,557 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 YEH is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YEH, 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

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What year was EV05 YEH registered?

EV05 YEH is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is EV05 YEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV05 YEH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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