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FL08 YJR

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,723 mi
Last recorded46,723 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 YJR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 46,723 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 41,615 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 36,981 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 31,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing moderate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mild (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 31,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing moderate (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing minor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mild (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 28,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60v15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60v15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60v15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60v15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2022 28,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60v15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60v15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60v15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60v15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 22,985 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 20,350 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 16,731 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 16,731 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 16,132 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 15,654 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 15,145 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 14,358 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

osf brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2014 13,044 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 11,818 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 10,459 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 8,759 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 YJR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJR, 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 YJR registered?

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

Is FL08 YJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 YJR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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