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GL08 SGY

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,952 mi
Last recorded90,952 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 SGY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 90,952 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 87,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 83,822 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 83,822 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 78,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (Nearside+Offside) (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,757 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 65,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2016 57,015 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 50,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2014 42,652 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 36,741 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,500 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 27,138 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 27,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 SGY is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SGY, 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 SGY registered?

GL08 SGY is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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