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GN08 XRL

2008 Mitsubishi I

Silver Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,419 mi
Last recorded114,419 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi I31,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 XRL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelI
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 114,419 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2024 112,672 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 112,672 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 98,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 78,584 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 59,550 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 59,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 39,702 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 19,829 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 18,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (strong advice) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres side wall perished+has a serious cracks

nearside front tyre side wall perished+serious crscks +tyre scuffed from the outer edge

offside front tyre scuffed from the outer edge + tyre has a serious cracks

Pass 25 Jun 2018 15,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 10,833 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 10,833 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 6,357 miles

Heavy perishing to both front tyres.

Heavy wear and pitting to both front brake discs.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 2,231 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 1,611 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012

Dash board not working

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

Fail 28 Jul 2011 3,512 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 3,512 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi I?

Based on 8,915 MOT tests across 621 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
3,147
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
621
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 134
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 77
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 58
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
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GN08 XRL is a 2008 Mitsubishi I in Silver with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi I models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 31,898 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 I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN08 XRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi I typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN08 XRL registered?

GN08 XRL is a 2008 Mitsubishi I, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is GN08 XRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 XRL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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