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FV08 YZM

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

42,014 mi
Last recorded42,014 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 YZM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 42,014 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 34,137 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 23,119 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 17,609 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 17,350 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 16,910 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing

Offside Front wiper blade smearing

Pass 22 Aug 2019 16,418 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 16,418 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 15,606 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 14,354 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres tread cracking/cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2016 13,345 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 12,229 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 10,686 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 9,300 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 7,938 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 5,929 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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FV08 YZM is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FV08 YZM, 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 FV08 YZM registered?

FV08 YZM is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 August 2008.

Is FV08 YZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 YZM shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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