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GN08 YJF

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,496 mi
Last recorded147,496 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 YJF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 147,496 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 147,492 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 135,927 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 135,923 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 128,913 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 128,908 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 113,773 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 108,345 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 108,340 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 98,971 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 92,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ONLY JUST ABOVE LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 87,084 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 82,867 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 73,916 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 14 Mar 2012 65,982 miles

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

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

oil leak from back of engine

Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,528 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 47,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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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GN08 YJF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GN08 YJF, 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 GN08 YJF registered?

GN08 YJF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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