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GL08 JNU

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

217,003 mi
Last recorded217,003 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 JNU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 217,003 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 212,059 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 207,361 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 207,361 miles

Front Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 205,932 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 204,587 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 204,587 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 200,534 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 200,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 197,054 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 166,443 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 166,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 135,420 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 135,288 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2015 91,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 91,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 62,589 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 42,519 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 30,034 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 30,034 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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GL08 JNU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GL08 JNU, 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 GL08 JNU registered?

GL08 JNU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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