MOT Status
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94,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Headlamps on different set limits
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))
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))
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
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)
slight binding on n/s/r brake
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front tyres wearing on edges.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was GU08 LFV registered?
GU08 LFV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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