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WR58 LEF

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

193,039 mi
Last recorded193,039 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR58 LEF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 193,039 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 182,935 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 172,184 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 161,120 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 150,442 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 142,547 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 134,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 121,354 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 108,805 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 108,805 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 96,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 84,164 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 73,827 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 63,114 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,471 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 50,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 39,038 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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WR58 LEF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 63,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR58 LEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WR58 LEF registered?

WR58 LEF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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