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FY08 NWX

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,755 mi
Last recorded156,755 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 NWX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 156,755 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 156,734 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury MIRROR (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

EML ON PRE JULY 2008 VEHICLE

FRONT SUBFRAME CORRODED

OIL LEAK

WIPERS POORLY SECURED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 149,287 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 149,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 129,131 miles

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGEY BUT HAS RESERVE TRAVEL

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively AND OFFSIDE FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE FRONT MIRROR COVER DAMAGED

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 129,131 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGEY BUT HAS RESERVE TRAVEL

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

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively AND OFFSIDE FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND OFFSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e))

OFFSIDE FRONT MIRROR COVER DAMAGED

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 112,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 112,583 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 105,695 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 105,695 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 98,988 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 98,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 91,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted n/s/r

engine management light on

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2016 91,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted n/s/r

engine management light on

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2015 78,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

light scratching on windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2014 64,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,826 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 40,437 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,801 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 29,745 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 NWX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY08 NWX, 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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FY08 NWX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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