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LX08 HWU

2008 Mitsubishi I

Black Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

2,879 mi
Last recorded2,879 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi I31,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 HWU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelI
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 2,879 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 2,203 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 2,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 1,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 1,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 1,049 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 155 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 151 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside 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 Front Brake disc corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 53,748 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 52,750 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 51,764 miles

Central Front wiper starting to split / perrish

Rear wiper split/ perrished

Fail 8 Aug 2018 51,764 miles

Central Front wiper starting to split / perrish

Rear wiper split/ perrished

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 50,360 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 48,151 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 45,860 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,797 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 38,797 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 30,933 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear wiper split

Fail 12 Jul 2012 23,699 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 23,699 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 17,946 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 17,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

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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LX08 HWU is a 2008 Mitsubishi I in Black with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LX08 HWU, 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 LX08 HWU registered?

LX08 HWU is a 2008 Mitsubishi I, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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