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GF08 SGO

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,390 mi
Last recorded93,390 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 SGO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 93,390 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 85,945 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot is perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 80,511 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 72,434 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 72,434 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 67,888 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 May 2017 67,888 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 May 2016 63,329 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 54,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2014 48,263 miles

Handbrake travel long.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 May 2014 48,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Handbrake travel long.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2013 42,068 miles

Handbrake travel long.

Pass 2 May 2012 38,251 miles

Handbrake travel long.

Pass 13 May 2011 29,871 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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GF08 SGO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GF08 SGO, 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

How do I check the history of GF08 SGO?

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What year was GF08 SGO registered?

GF08 SGO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is GF08 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 SGO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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