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GR57 FZZ

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,925 mi
Last recorded121,925 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 FZZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 121,925 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 115,279 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake slight lag.

Offside Front tyre bold on both edges.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and tyre perishing. ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

both rear tyres bold inner edges.

handbrake travel.

oil leak.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 111,366 miles

Hand brake travel

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 108,052 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 18 Feb 2020 108,052 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Feb 2019 101,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine sump and oil filter heavily corroded

nearside front tyre bald on both edges

Fail 14 Feb 2019 101,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine sump and oil filter heavily corroded

nearside front tyre bald on both edges

Pass 13 Feb 2018 95,325 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 84,702 miles

brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,216 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 75,814 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 75,814 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 62,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres cracking around shoulders ok when tested

Pass 18 Feb 2013 51,361 miles

engine oil low,toped up and carried out emission

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Feb 2013 51,361 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine oil low,toped up and carried out emission

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Feb 2012 42,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Feb 2012 42,189 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Feb 2011 31,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2011 31,560 miles

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

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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GR57 FZZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GR57 FZZ, 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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GR57 FZZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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