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FA08 JTX

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,096 mi
Last recorded131,096 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 JTX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 131,096 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stone chip damage to windscreen

Under trays removed

Fail 9 Jan 2019 131,096 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stone chip damage to windscreen

Under trays removed

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 120,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 120,293 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue and dim (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

metal tray loose under car

Pass 9 Jan 2017 114,513 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 107,504 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 107,504 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 75,767 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 57,254 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 57,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 29,095 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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FA08 JTX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FA08 JTX, 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 FA08 JTX registered?

FA08 JTX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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