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GJ08 KRN

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

146,932 mi
Last recorded146,932 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 KRN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 146,932 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 146,932 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 140,301 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 140,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system between fuel tank and chassis rail (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 134,173 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti-roll bar links, bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In multiple places at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler / breather pipes badly corroded.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad very worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear silencer, rear bracket fractured.

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower swivel gaiters. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end gaiters badly perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 134,173 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti-roll bar links, bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In multiple places at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filler / breather pipes badly corroded.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer pad very worn. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear silencer, rear bracket fractured.

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower swivel gaiters. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end gaiters badly perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 128,559 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 128,559 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 121,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 121,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front mounting rusted through (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 116,337 miles

Exhaust rusty at front flexible section / catalytic converter.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes fluctuating. (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower swivel gaiters deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both rear anti-roll bar link gaiters deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion on both rear brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end gaiters deteriorated. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 113,821 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Oil sump rusty.

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 113,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Oil sump rusty.

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes. (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 109,841 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 103,352 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 103,352 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 97,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Looks like the blot needs tightening. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides are perished and cracking. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 89,111 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 83,128 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,357 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,105 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,687 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,802 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 45,644 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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GJ08 KRN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GJ08 KRN, 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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GJ08 KRN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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