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FD08 NUM

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,208 mi
Last recorded145,208 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 145,208 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 145,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 131,509 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 131,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 115,481 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 115,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 94,711 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,545 miles

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

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 NUM is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NUM, 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 NUM is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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