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FH58 LRN

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,169 mi
Last recorded169,169 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH58 LRN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 169,169 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 169,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 163,394 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 151,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 151,603 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 137,947 miles

front pads wearing low

n/s number plate light not working

n/s tie rod has slight play

Fail 30 Dec 2022 137,947 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front pads wearing low

n/s number plate light not working

n/s tie rod has slight play

Pass 24 Dec 2021 126,035 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 113,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

centre rear brake light has an intermittant fault, ok at time of test

Fail 15 Oct 2020 113,065 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 103,457 miles

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

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

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

Rear parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Dec 2018 90,520 miles

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

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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FH58 LRN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH58 LRN, 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 FH58 LRN registered?

FH58 LRN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is FH58 LRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH58 LRN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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