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GL08 SKE

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

129,318 mi
Last recorded129,318 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 SKE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 129,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 125,407 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 125,407 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 121,151 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 121,151 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 119,490 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, balding outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 119,472 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, balding outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 116,702 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 116,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and too high (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak lower metal coolant pipe heavily corroded and weeping

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 112,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint gaiter perished

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

screen wash level low

Pass 16 Jul 2019 105,603 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 103,196 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2017 98,096 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,098 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 68,407 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 48,822 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 30,940 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 11,976 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 8,400 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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GL08 SKE 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 78.9%.

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 GL08 SKE, 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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GL08 SKE is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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