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RX57 OVJ

2008 Mitsubishi I

Blue Petrol 660cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

30,540 mi
Last recorded30,540 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi I31,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX57 OVJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelI
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine660cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 30,540 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 25,817 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 21,722 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 19,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front number plate cracked

rear inner to outer sills weak

Pass 9 Nov 2021 16,024 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 15,978 miles

All tyres under inflated when presented for test.

Pass 27 Nov 2019 14,357 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 10,817 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 10,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 6,945 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 2,901 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 26,930 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished slight

front discs have slight corrosion on inner face

Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,972 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 20,773 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 17,642 miles

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 9 Feb 2012 15,271 miles

small split in front wiper blade

Pass 17 Feb 2011 12,086 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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RX57 OVJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi I in Blue with a 660cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 RX57 OVJ, 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 RX57 OVJ registered?

RX57 OVJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi I, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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