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EV08 ARN

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,514 mi
Last recorded60,514 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV08 ARN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 60,514 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 59,973 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 58,956 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 57,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 57,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 54,721 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 51,646 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 48,789 miles

Head light cleaning device not working

Fail 9 May 2019 48,747 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Head light cleaning device not working

Pass 19 Feb 2018 43,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front wear indicator close to disc. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face. (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 40,471 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Number plate slightly damaged

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

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,153 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 33,153 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,584 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 31,584 miles

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,584 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 27,136 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear - visual inspection to seat belt only

Pass 21 May 2013 12,448 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 11,639 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 10,016 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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EV08 ARN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EV08 ARN, 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 EV08 ARN registered?

EV08 ARN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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