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GF08 WPW

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,316 mi
Last recorded76,316 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 WPW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 76,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROXIMATELY 3MM TREAD REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ANTI-ROLL BAR D-BUSH WORN BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSHES PERISHED & CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ANTI-ROLL BAR D-BUSH WORN BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSHES PERISHED & CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 76,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible LOWER SPRING SEAT(PART OF SHOCK ABSORBER) CORRODED EXCESSIVELY AND COLLAPSED (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge APPROXIMATELY 3MM TREAD REMAINING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ANTI-ROLL BAR D-BUSH WORN BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSHES PERISHED & CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING SEAT CORRODED(PART OF SHOCK ABSORBER) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ANTI-ROLL BAR D-BUSH WORN BUT NOT RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSHES PERISHED & CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 73,621 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 73,621 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 71,061 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 66,938 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective SLIGHTLY TORN (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 62,450 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 62,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 58,143 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,031 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 47,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 41,388 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 36,609 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 28,320 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 WPW is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver 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 WPW, 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 GF08 WPW registered?

GF08 WPW is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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