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FH08 BEJ

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,352 mi
Last recorded106,352 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 BEJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 106,352 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 26 Nov 2024 100,664 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 100,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 15 Nov 2023 92,786 miles

general corrosion on underside front and rear

Pass 17 Nov 2022 86,444 miles

Rear rear brake pipes have corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2022 86,413 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire exhaust system fouling the petrol tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2021 79,584 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 71,918 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 71,918 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 60,171 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe has corrosion

Offside Rear brake pipe has corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2018 53,149 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 46,983 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 38,138 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 27,883 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 26,011 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 24,618 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 20,192 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 20,192 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 15,352 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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FH08 BEJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH08 BEJ, 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 FH08 BEJ registered?

FH08 BEJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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The MOT history for FH08 BEJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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