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GU58 UJJ

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,440 mi
Last recorded77,440 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 UJJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 77,440 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 73,822 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 70,268 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,215 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 61,120 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 56,532 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front track rod end dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 56,529 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested due to brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe front to rear leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front track rod end dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 53,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,613 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 41,964 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage but not showing cords

Pass 12 Sep 2016 37,495 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 31,887 miles

both rear tyres perishing due to age Nearside rear also shows signs of being driven flat

Fail 10 Sep 2015 31,887 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing due to age Nearside rear also shows signs of being driven flat

Pass 3 Sep 2014 26,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 21,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are perishing but not exposing cords

Pass 12 Sep 2012 16,280 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 8,996 miles

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 UJJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 UJJ, 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 UJJ registered?

GU58 UJJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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