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GP08 VMF

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,169 mi
Last recorded139,169 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 VMF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 139,169 miles

Both rear void bushes worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()

Front and rear subframes corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 139,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear void bushes worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R and O/S/R ()

Front and rear subframes corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 128,785 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 122,368 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 122,368 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 117,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 117,660 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 113,719 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 109,164 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 109,164 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 104,551 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 99,517 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 94,919 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 84,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

glass missing drivers door

movment on rack mountings

nearside front tyre wall cut

nearside rear side lamp and number plate lamp not working on test tap working

Pass 17 Jul 2014 84,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

glass missing drivers door

movment on rack mountings

nearside front tyre wall cut

nearside rear side lamp and number plate lamp not working on test tap working

Pass 24 Jul 2013 73,001 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f rack end both have slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2012 57,016 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall has cut not to cord

Pass 15 Jul 2011 44,057 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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GP08 VMF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GP08 VMF, 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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GP08 VMF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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