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GK08 YCG

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,233 mi
Last recorded118,233 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 YCG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 118,233 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 118,232 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 115,313 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arms corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2024 115,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arms corroded

Pass 4 May 2023 113,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 113,439 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 99,873 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 99,870 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 91,378 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 85,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 85,764 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 81,566 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 75,859 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 69,005 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 61,524 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 54,209 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 46,677 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,558 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2011 24,888 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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GK08 YCG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GK08 YCG, 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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GK08 YCG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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