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GU08 HRE

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,422 mi
Last recorded167,422 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 HRE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 167,422 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 158,002 miles

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

front and rears including suspension arms components,early signs of under body corrosion to various places

Pass 7 May 2022 148,616 miles

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

hand brake slightly loose

Pass 17 May 2021 140,904 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 133,431 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 133,431 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 127,009 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 127,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 123,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s-n/s (3.5.1g)

rear axle corroded

Fail 19 May 2018 123,606 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s-n/s (3.5.1g)

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 112,501 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 101,540 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 101,523 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 88,342 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)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 88,336 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 76,400 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

front side lamps slightly blue in colour

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,182 miles

osf tyre poor condition starting to split and slight damage to shoulder of tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2013 67,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 61,120 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 49,943 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 49,943 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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GU08 HRE is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HRE, 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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GU08 HRE is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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