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EV08 BYE

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,990 mi
Last recorded51,990 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV08 BYE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 51,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 51,977 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 50,626 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 48,744 miles

asc system switched off at test.

Pass 3 Dec 2019 44,291 miles

all brake discs very corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2019 44,291 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all brake discs very corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 43,403 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 41,843 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 40,626 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 39,008 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 38,992 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 35,483 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 35,338 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,553 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 24,578 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

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 BYE is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BYE, 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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EV08 BYE is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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