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SY57 CXC

2008 Mitsubishi I

Black Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,191 mi
Last recorded88,191 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi I31,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 CXC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelI
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2025 88,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2024 85,642 miles

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

Vehicle underbody covered heavily with underseal

Fail 29 Feb 2024 85,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 84,518 miles

Nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 23 Feb 2022 83,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 83,874 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 82,139 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 20 Feb 2020 80,751 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 22 Feb 2019 71,247 miles

under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 24 Feb 2018 61,203 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2018 61,203 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 51,307 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 20 Feb 2016 40,808 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 40,808 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 30,109 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 23,652 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2013 19,784 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 15,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 12,394 miles

rear number plate has small spacings but has bs mark.

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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SY57 CXC is a 2008 Mitsubishi I in Black with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SY57 CXC, 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 SY57 CXC registered?

SY57 CXC is a 2008 Mitsubishi I, first registered on 24 February 2008.

Is SY57 CXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY57 CXC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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