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GU58 HWB

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,527 mi
Last recorded140,527 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 HWB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 140,527 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2017 137,805 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 132,799 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 122,353 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 102,111 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 102,111 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 80,318 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2012 60,152 miles

Engine oil level below minimum

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Little reserve handbrake travel

Pass 5 Oct 2012 60,152 miles

Engine oil level below minimum

Little reserve handbrake travel

Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,652 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn on inner edge.

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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GU58 HWB is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU58 HWB, 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 GU58 HWB registered?

GU58 HWB is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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