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64,196 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From rear section (6.1.2 (a))
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
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
offside rear tyre wearing low
rear brake pads wearing low
front brake pads wearing low
front discs worn and corroded
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
both rear tyres worn close to limits
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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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What year was FJ08 VCX registered?
FJ08 VCX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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