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GL57 RKF

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,823 mi
Last recorded73,823 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 RKF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 73,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front slight play in drum stick

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

boot lid damaged

both rear tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

brakefluid low

front brake pads low

Fail 7 Feb 2017 73,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front slight play in drum stick

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

boot lid damaged

both rear tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

brakefluid low

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Feb 2016 65,139 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

damage to rear bootlid

front pads 50% worn

o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes slightly perished

slight play in o/s/f drumstick

Fail 8 Feb 2016 65,139 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount rear box broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box slight leak (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

damage to rear bootlid

front pads 50% worn

o/s/f anti roll bar link bushes slightly perished

slight blow from rear exhaust box

slight play in o/s/f drumstick

Pass 5 Feb 2015 50,892 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 44,424 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing low on edges (double tread)

Rear brake pads wearing slightly low

Pass 7 Feb 2013 37,612 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 30,524 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 21,145 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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GL57 RKF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 GL57 RKF, 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 GL57 RKF registered?

GL57 RKF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 February 2008.

Is GL57 RKF safe to buy?

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