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FL08 LPX

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,930 mi
Last recorded86,930 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 LPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 86,930 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 86,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned left hand drive head lamp (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 82,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes by flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes by flex (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 82,519 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes by flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes by flex (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 77,921 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 77,921 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 73,811 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 68,941 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,686 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

inner rack ends

Pass 12 Mar 2015 52,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 44,851 miles

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

damage to nsf tyre side wall

Fail 11 Mar 2014 44,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to nsf tyre side wall

Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,673 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,643 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres inner and outer edges worn

both rear tyres tread cracked and split

Pass 11 Mar 2011 25,575 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 LPX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LPX, 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 FL08 LPX registered?

FL08 LPX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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