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LJ08 AXU

2008 Mitsubishi I

Red Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

35,709 mi
Last recorded35,709 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi I31,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 AXU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelI
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 35,709 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 35,219 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 33,404 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2019 33,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 31,434 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 31,434 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2017 29,328 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 29,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (outer edge) (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 27,869 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slightly worn on the outer edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2016 27,869 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has slightly worn on the outer edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 26,062 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 26,062 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2015 25,975 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2014 23,142 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 19,580 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2012 15,322 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 15,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 11,257 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 11,257 miles

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

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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LJ08 AXU is a 2008 Mitsubishi I in Red with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ08 AXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ08 AXU registered?

LJ08 AXU is a 2008 Mitsubishi I, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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