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FP08 KWN

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

199,402 mi
Last recorded199,402 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 KWN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 199,402 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 199,401 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 162,229 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes under sealed

Fail 5 Sep 2016 162,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

brake pipes under sealed

Pass 4 Sep 2015 122,876 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 84,023 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 49,685 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 20,276 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 18,672 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 13,889 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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FP08 KWN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FP08 KWN, 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 FP08 KWN registered?

FP08 KWN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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