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FY08 UJX

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,202 mi
Last recorded102,202 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 UJX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 102,202 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both NS and OS. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 102,007 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both NS and OS. (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 91,893 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 91,893 miles

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 80,872 miles

both front tyres worn edges

slight play both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 27 Nov 2018 80,872 miles

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

both front tyres worn edges

slight play both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 13 Dec 2017 68,935 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 67,628 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 8 Jan 2016 64,870 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 64,870 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 61,746 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 60,124 miles

front brake pads getting alittle low

Pass 4 Oct 2013 52,312 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 45,770 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 32,973 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,259 miles

The nearside rear and offside rear tyres showing slights of wear on edge of tread area.

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 UJX 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 75%.

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 UJX, 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 UJX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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