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GU08 KRZ

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

234,676 mi
Last recorded234,676 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 234,676 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 231,964 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 223,976 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 211,285 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 208,752 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 204,876 miles

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2020 199,774 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 193,413 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 188,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 179,884 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 161,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in steering rack inner joints

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Apr 2016 161,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in steering rack inner joints

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 149,948 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 149,898 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 126,147 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 126,147 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 108,729 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 88,308 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 KRZ 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 83.3%.

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 GU08 KRZ, 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 KRZ registered?

GU08 KRZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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