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HW08 ALO

2008 Mitsubishi I

Yellow Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

38,488 mi
Last recorded38,488 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi I31,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 ALO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelI
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 38,488 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 36,493 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 34,454 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Suspension slightly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2021 31,505 miles

corrosion to both rear outer arches

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 28,464 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2020 28,455 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and defacing. (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (strong advise) (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2019 25,837 miles

General surface corrosion of suspension components.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Outer Sills covers fitted.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 23,932 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights presented on number 1. ()

general surface corrosion on underside,

Pass 19 Jul 2017 20,962 miles

Front both wheels scuffed around edges,

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights presented on number 1. ()

covers on underside of car,

front and rear tyres different sizes,

Pass 13 Jul 2016 17,615 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 17,608 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 12,536 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 9,623 miles

nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 7 May 2013 9,019 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 9,019 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 7,929 miles

both front and both rear tyres perished and cracking in tread not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 5,983 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi I?

Based on 8,915 MOT tests across 621 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
3,147
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
621
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 134
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 77
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 58
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
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HW08 ALO is a 2008 Mitsubishi I in Yellow with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi I models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 31,898 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW08 ALO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi I typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HW08 ALO registered?

HW08 ALO is a 2008 Mitsubishi I, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is HW08 ALO safe to buy?

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