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EX08 TZS

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,062 mi
Last recorded55,062 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 TZS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 55,062 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 54,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 50,228 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 47,396 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 44,404 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 41,765 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 39,877 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 38,677 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 37,167 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2018 34,990 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 May 2017 32,171 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2016 29,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower lateral suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside Front tyre has a cut to cords which is not in excess of requirements to fail

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower lateral suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut to cords which is not in excess of requirements to fail. Tyre is perished

Fail 26 Apr 2016 29,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower lateral suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside Front tyre has a cut to cords which is not in excess of requirements to fail

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower lateral suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut to cords which is not in excess of requirements to fail. Tyre is perished

Pass 15 May 2015 28,030 miles

rear tyres are slightly cracked/perished

Pass 22 May 2014 25,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust starting to corrode

Offside rear outter side wall slight damage

Fail 21 May 2014 25,980 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust starting to corrode

Offside rear outter side wall slight damage

Pass 15 May 2013 23,896 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 20,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 20 May 2011 18,805 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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EX08 TZS is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EX08 TZS, 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 EX08 TZS registered?

EX08 TZS is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EX08 TZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 TZS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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