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HD08 BWU

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

333,670 mi
Last recorded333,670 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD08 BWU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 333,670 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 333,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2023 310,928 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 310,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 289,749 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 272,396 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 259,405 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 241,993 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 223,828 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 204,622 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 188,915 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 188,876 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 166,904 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 147,909 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 128,315 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 128,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 109,649 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Inner bulb inoperative. (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak From gearbox. ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 90,225 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 66,292 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 66,292 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 60,936 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 May 2015 56,397 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,897 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 40,353 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 31,415 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,490 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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HD08 BWU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HD08 BWU, 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 HD08 BWU registered?

HD08 BWU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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