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GL57 WZT

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,112 mi
Last recorded90,112 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 90,112 miles

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Lens Broken

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 82,096 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 74,366 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 69,919 miles

Complete exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 69,296 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 68,479 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 68,170 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 66,295 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 66,235 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 63,659 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 58,435 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 54,207 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 50,021 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 43,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Jan 2013 34,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 34,785 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 27,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2011 22,142 miles

N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED (CHILD SEAT FITTED)

REMOVED PHONE HOLDER FROM WINDSCREEN ZONE A

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 WZT is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GL57 WZT, 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 WZT registered?

GL57 WZT is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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The MOT history for GL57 WZT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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