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FL08 UYZ

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,187 mi
Last recorded77,187 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 UYZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 77,187 miles

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

rear heat shield loose

Fail 2 Mar 2019 77,004 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

coolant low

rear heat shield loose

Pass 17 Mar 2018 68,383 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear / Both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Both tyres wearing on edges

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 68,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear / Both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Both tyres wearing on edges

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,328 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 53,234 miles

Nearside Front tyre Slight scrubbing to outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre Slight Scrubbed on outer edge

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

internal adjuster altered to check headlight aim

Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/s/r tyre Perished

O/s/r tyre Slight scrubbing to inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Mar 2015 45,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s/r tyre Perished

O/s/r tyre Slight scrubbing to inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,879 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,469 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,012 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 UYZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UYZ, 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 UYZ registered?

FL08 UYZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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