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FH08 UTR

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,955 mi
Last recorded83,955 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 UTR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 83,955 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2023 74,785 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2023 74,785 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 72,246 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 68,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 68,176 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 64,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Aug 2020 64,600 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 59,955 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 54,301 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 54,300 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2017 44,647 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 44,516 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 35,750 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 26,783 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 18,516 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 5,544 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 5,513 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2012 4,920 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 3,850 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 UTR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH08 UTR, 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 UTR registered?

FH08 UTR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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