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GN58 GVJ

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,304 mi
Last recorded111,304 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN58 GVJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2026 111,304 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted splitter has part of it damaged creating a projection (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken car has been modified (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector missing both reflectors missing may have been removed when splitter put on the bumper (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded pipes from filler neck to tank nsr inner arch area

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 2019 dot 255 35 19 96 Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

benefit of doubt has been given on headlamp level system both sensors are not broken

rear diff pump pipes leaking fluid

Pass 14 May 2025 110,076 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front 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 4 Mar 2024 108,653 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 106,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear subframe slight corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2022 104,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside mirror side repeater inoperative

Rear subframe corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 104,569 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside mirror side repeater inoperative

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 101,952 miles

Offside Front mirror indicator not working

underside showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2019 97,564 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 93,600 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 93,512 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 89,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 86,079 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 80,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wiper blade split on ends

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 62,110 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing thin

Rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2012 52,018 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 40,447 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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GN58 GVJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GN58 GVJ, 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 GN58 GVJ registered?

GN58 GVJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is GN58 GVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN58 GVJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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