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FD08 FNG

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,547 mi
Last recorded119,547 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 FNG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 119,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 116,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 116,258 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 113,105 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2021 113,105 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2020 112,056 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 107,357 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 107,343 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 96,166 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 3 May 2018 96,166 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 2 May 2017 84,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil sump leaking

Pass 29 Apr 2016 72,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS AGE RELATED CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS

Offside Rear TYRE HAS AGE RELATED CRACKING TO SIDEWALLS

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 72,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS AGE RELATED CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS

Offside Rear TYRE HAS AGE RELATED CRACKING TO SIDEWALLS

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,207 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 55,106 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 43,971 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 31,365 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 18,081 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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FD08 FNG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FD08 FNG, 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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FD08 FNG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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