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GU08 LFP

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,234 mi
Last recorded164,234 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 LFP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 164,234 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads worn low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Tailpipe hanger missing. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OSR wheel arch corroded.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 158,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2022 152,453 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 4 Nov 2021 145,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r wheel arch corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2021 145,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

o/s/r wheel arch corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 138,407 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 121,066 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 107,389 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,418 miles

Front number plate damage

Fail 26 Apr 2017 93,418 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front number plate damage

Pass 24 Feb 2016 78,649 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 55,677 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear screen wiperblade is split

Fail 26 Jun 2014 55,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear screen wiperblade is split

Pass 21 Jun 2013 39,630 miles

front wiper blades split at ends only

idle appears to have sorted its self out any more problems may require deeper investigation

n/s front tyre scuffed on side wall

o/s hand brake a little low on effort

small damage front number plate

small stone chips windscreen

wiper blades a little smeary

Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,197 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 6,355 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 6,355 miles

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

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

offside windscreen wiper blade split at ends

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 LFP is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LFP, 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 LFP registered?

GU08 LFP is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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