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FG58 HHU

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

84,791 mi
Last recorded84,791 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 HHU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 84,791 miles

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

Covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Jun 2022 84,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2021 74,005 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 74,005 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers not allowing full inspection

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 67,151 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 67,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 63,580 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 63,580 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 58,740 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 58,740 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 53,903 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,700 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 44,010 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 44,010 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 32,940 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,940 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 29,128 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 20,882 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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FG58 HHU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FG58 HHU, 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 FG58 HHU registered?

FG58 HHU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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