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FL08 LPE

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,706 mi
Last recorded108,706 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 LPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 108,706 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 108,706 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 103,852 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 98,539 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 94,255 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 92,526 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 89,604 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 89,604 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 82,987 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2018 82,832 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2017 75,182 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 75,061 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 66,229 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 56,267 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 47,096 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 35,044 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 35,033 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,041 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 16,340 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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FL08 LPE is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FL08 LPE, 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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FL08 LPE is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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