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FJ08 VCX

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

64,196 mi
Last recorded64,196 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 VCX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 64,196 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 62,189 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 62,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 61,786 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratch through screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear AWC Pipes corroded

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both - Starting to leak/weep grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 61,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes Before and after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both pipes before and after flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel filler neck pipes corroded

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratch through screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear AWC Pipes corroded

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both - Starting to leak/weep grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,640 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning intermitent (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front head lamp washer not working

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leading arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 59,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning intermitent (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front head lamp washer not working

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leading arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 59,613 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 56,143 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 56,140 miles

Emissions not tested lambda out of tolerance aborted test as failed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits blow by rear diff (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside head light is flickering ,in time with vibration from car

can smell anti freeze under bonnet

Pass 25 Sep 2019 54,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 54,074 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 53,304 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 53,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust and various suspension components corroded

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 22 Nov 2016 52,301 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 47,374 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 47,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Nov 2014 41,581 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 29 Oct 2013 36,104 miles

front discs worn and corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2013 36,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres bold on inner edges

front discs worn and corroded

front pads low

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2012 2,694 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 18,954 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limits

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 VCX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FJ08 VCX, 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 VCX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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