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GU08 HNM

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,268 mi
Last recorded113,268 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 HNM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 113,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 100,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 94,164 miles

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2022 81,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 81,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 76,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 76,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 64,608 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 63,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear metal fuel pipes to tank corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 60,614 miles

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

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

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

front cross member corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2018 60,614 miles

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

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

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

front cross member corroded

fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 54,673 miles

both rear road springs corroded

engine sump rusty

exhaust centre to rear section connection flanges in poor codition

front body cross member corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe corroded & in poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2017 54,673 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

both rear road springs corroded

engine sump rusty

exhaust centre to rear section connection flanges in poor codition

front body cross member corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe corroded & in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2016 48,784 miles

engine sump corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2015 44,041 miles

cut in offside rear tyre but not exposing cords

Fail 2 Dec 2015 44,039 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

cut in offside rear tyre but not exposing cords

Pass 3 Dec 2014 40,196 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 36,305 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,168 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 28,782 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 28,782 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 25,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 25,194 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)

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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GU08 HNM is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GU08 HNM, 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 GU08 HNM registered?

GU08 HNM is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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