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FJ08 MXO

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,723 mi
Last recorded106,723 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 106,723 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 106,280 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 97,016 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 89,591 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear section to centre section clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 84,719 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front bumper loose

Offside Front wheel rim damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 73,033 miles

Nearside Front alloy wheel damaged borderline

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 27 Feb 2018 61,831 miles

corrosion in der vehicle

damage too nearside front alloy wheel borderline

plastic covers fitted under and on outer sills

Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,623 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 50,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective level sensor disconnected (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 42,734 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 40,045 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 36,481 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,774 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 25,086 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 MXO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MXO, 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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FJ08 MXO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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