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EV08 COV

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,650 mi
Last recorded128,650 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV08 COV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2025 128,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault pump voltage low (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure accident damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 115,491 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 113,259 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 110,731 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 106,903 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2018 105,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 65,364 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close/on limit (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 95,362 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close/on limit (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 91,099 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 88,836 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 88,836 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 85,425 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 85,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust tail box floor mounted heat sheild adrift & rattles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 84,335 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 84,335 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 83,999 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 57,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear of vehicle damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2011 37,026 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 21,833 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 21,833 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 COV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 COV, 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 COV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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