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EV08 LAN

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,721 mi
Last recorded82,721 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 82,721 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 79,907 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 76,287 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 76,285 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 75,015 miles

Nearside rear track control arm, outer bush has slight play

Fail 16 Apr 2020 75,015 miles

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

Nearside rear track control arm, outer bush has slight play

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 72,797 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 71,223 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,257 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 56,859 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner shoulder.

nearside rear tyre almost bald on inner shoulder.

offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder.

offside front tyre has small cut on inner side wall.

Fail 1 Jul 2016 53,027 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)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling on mud flap. (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner shoulder.

nearside rear tyre almost bald on inner shoulder.

offside front tyre bald on inner shoulder.

offside front tyre has small cut on inner side wall.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,027 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,706 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 40,773 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 31,732 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 21,528 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 14,419 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 LAN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LAN, 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 LAN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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