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GU08 LFO

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,250 mi
Last recorded86,250 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 LFO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 86,250 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 79,087 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 72,599 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 72,544 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,185 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 62,185 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 LFO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 LFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU08 LFO registered?

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

Is GU08 LFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 LFO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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