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HF08 EYA

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,295 mi
Last recorded177,295 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 EYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 177,295 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 168,079 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 158,943 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 158,942 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 146,084 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 131,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cut to cords

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 117,873 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 117,873 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 103,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 86,889 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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HF08 EYA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 HF08 EYA, 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 HF08 EYA registered?

HF08 EYA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is HF08 EYA safe to buy?

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