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EX08 UAA

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,329 mi
Last recorded100,329 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 UAA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 100,329 miles

rear exhaust holed and leaking but passed emissions test

Fail 3 Aug 2026 100,329 miles

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

rear exhaust holed and leaking but passed emissions test

Pass 10 Feb 2025 98,646 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 98,646 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 98,578 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 94,910 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 87,655 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 79,785 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 71,465 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 71,465 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2019 60,439 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 60,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 53,385 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 43,671 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 33,629 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 28,523 miles

O/S & N/S Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges

Pass 17 Feb 2014 24,629 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 20,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Feb 2013 20,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Feb 2012 17,125 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 13,983 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 UAA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EX08 UAA, 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 UAA registered?

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

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