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FJ08 BXC

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,218 mi
Last recorded54,218 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 BXC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 54,218 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 54,210 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 49,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 49,999 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both + unable to fully inspect wheel bearings (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 45,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 40,875 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 40,466 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 39,137 miles

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 14 May 2018 38,168 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 36,657 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,766 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 31,554 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 26,026 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 19,424 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 12,546 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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FJ08 BXC is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FJ08 BXC, 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 FJ08 BXC registered?

FJ08 BXC is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is FJ08 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ08 BXC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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