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GU08 LFV

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,821 mi
Last recorded94,821 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 94,821 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (both tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Number plate light not working

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (both tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 94,821 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Light lens is broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (both tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Number plate light not working

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (both tyres) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 93,098 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres starting to crack in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 93,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres starting to crack in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 88,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 88,339 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 84,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 83,454 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 83,073 miles

Headlamps on different set limits

Pass 12 Feb 2019 82,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 82,654 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 82,186 miles

Front Front brake pads appear to be worn thin but have a restricted view - advise full check with wheels removed to confirm wear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished/tearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing devoid of tread on outer shoulder SIZE: 185/60R15H

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in worn 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in worn 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly deteriorated/perished DOT code: 4712

Fail 13 Feb 2018 82,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing pin broken so no-longer attached to anti-roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly deteriorated/perished DOT code: 4712

Front Front brake pads appear to be worn thin but have a restricted view - advise full check with wheels removed to confirm wear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished/tearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing devoid of tread on outer shoulder SIZE: 185/60R15H

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in worn 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in worn 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 81,703 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 72,864 miles

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

slight binding on n/s/r brake

Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,679 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 51,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2014 51,725 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

wiper blades worn

Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 32,673 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,642 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 22,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LFV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LFV, 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 LFV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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