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FN58 NKO

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

116,814 mi
Last recorded116,814 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 NKO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 116,814 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 116,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 101,592 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad low suspect caliper fault (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2025 101,592 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad low suspect caliper fault (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 81,609 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 69,999 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 66,055 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 64,144 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 60,648 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 57,790 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 57,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the wheel flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the wheel flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 54,776 miles

n/s/r seat belt starting to fluff

Pass 21 Sep 2016 50,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge borderline pass (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2016 50,940 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge borderline pass (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 45,313 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 39,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 35,404 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,416 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 23,873 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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FN58 NKO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FN58 NKO, 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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FN58 NKO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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