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EV08 DAV

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,412 mi
Last recorded114,412 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV08 DAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 114,412 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 114,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 106,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 106,159 miles

Fuel hose leaking tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 103,374 miles

surface corrosion to rear subframe & all suspension arm components

Pass 7 Dec 2022 99,089 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 93,696 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 87,310 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 84,218 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 79,957 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,136 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 75,129 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded and holed in multiple places (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 68,880 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,561 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,525 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 47,682 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 38,782 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 29,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of front wiper blade

plastic covers over door sills

Fail 27 Apr 2011 19,073 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 19,073 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 DAV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red 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 DAV, 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 DAV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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