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GP57 RRO

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,667 mi
Last recorded99,667 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP57 RRO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 May 2024 99,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 93,137 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 81,261 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 81,259 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 75,420 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 69,178 miles

Front front exhaust flexi is insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2019 64,753 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 60,031 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 17 Jan 2017 52,788 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 43,270 miles

tread depths: both front on 7mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 5.5mm.

tyre size: 195/60/15 88V.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 43,270 miles

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

tread depths: both front on 7mm, n/s/r on 5mm, o/s/r on 5.5mm.

tyre size: 195/60/15 88V.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 43,199 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 43,005 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,777 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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GP57 RRO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GP57 RRO, 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 GP57 RRO registered?

GP57 RRO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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