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FL58 FBN

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,392 mi
Last recorded52,392 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 FBN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 52,392 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Stone chip in front windscreen, zone A

Fail 20 Dec 2019 52,392 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Stone chip in front windscreen, zone A

Pass 21 Dec 2018 47,104 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded cleaned and greased

stone chip front screen zone A

Fail 21 Dec 2018 47,104 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded cleaned and greased

stone chip front screen zone A

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 34,450 miles

Both side front and Both side rear Brake discs worn and corroded on edge

Pass 22 Nov 2016 33,210 miles

all front and rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Dec 2015 31,406 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 28,918 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2013 26,046 miles

engine management light stays on

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2013 26,046 miles

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

engine management light stays on

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2012 23,457 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 23,457 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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FL58 FBN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL58 FBN, 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 FL58 FBN registered?

FL58 FBN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is FL58 FBN safe to buy?

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