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H3 CVP

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

170,140 mi
Last recorded170,140 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 CVP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 170,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 170,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn + Boot Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 149,666 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 149,379 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied units/areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres displaying uneven wear x 2

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and osr units (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components/areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE AREAS/COMPONENTS DISPLAYING CORROSION AND VEHICLE LOWERED SUSPENSION

Fail 21 May 2024 149,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied units/areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front tyres displaying uneven wear x 2

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and osr units (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and allied components/areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

VEHICLE UNDERSIDE AREAS/COMPONENTS DISPLAYING CORROSION AND VEHICLE LOWERED SUSPENSION

Pass 2 Jun 2023 148,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 144,370 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 144,366 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 140,518 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 138,803 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 138,794 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 135,569 miles

wipers smearing-n/s/r/ tyre outer wall cut-o/s/r/ tyre inner edge wearing low

Fail 8 Feb 2019 135,569 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f/ (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/r/ (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn o/s/f/ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wipers smearing-n/s/r/ tyre outer wall cut-o/s/r/ tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 31 Aug 2017 121,049 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 115,812 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 101,178 miles

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

nearside rear inner taillamp not working

oil leaks

Pass 3 Aug 2015 101,178 miles

nearside rear inner taillamp not working

oil leaks

Fail 4 Aug 2014 88,098 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 4 Aug 2014 88,098 miles

offside rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 2 Aug 2013 75,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 75,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 61,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 61,017 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,847 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 45,826 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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H3 CVP is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 H3 CVP, 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 H3 CVP registered?

H3 CVP is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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