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FY08 ACV

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,784 mi
Last recorded122,784 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 ACV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 122,784 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 122,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 120,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 30 Aug 2019 112,707 miles

horn requires attention

Fail 26 Aug 2019 112,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

horn requires attention

Pass 1 Sep 2018 97,645 miles

front tyres worn on edges

slight play rack ns

Pass 2 Sep 2017 85,056 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 2 Sep 2017 85,056 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Aug 2016 73,665 miles

o/s front and o/s rear tyre valve split slightly

Pass 29 Aug 2015 67,812 miles

rear pads on limit

Pass 29 Aug 2014 58,277 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,883 miles

front wipers starting to split

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 3 Sep 2012 39,188 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 30,726 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 18,698 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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FY08 ACV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FY08 ACV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY08 ACV registered?

FY08 ACV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FY08 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 ACV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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