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WU08 UEP

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,683 mi
Last recorded142,683 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 UEP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 142,683 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2022 142,683 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 131,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 125,618 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 119,798 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 111,443 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 111,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 104,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi corroded (7.1.2)

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

front bumper insecure

slight corrosion around front coil/struts

Fail 21 Mar 2017 104,395 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits retest 1.02% (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

front bumper insecure

slight corrosion around front coil/struts

Pass 9 Mar 2016 98,174 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 89,562 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 76,225 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 76,225 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 62,990 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 62,990 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 40,367 miles

chip in o/s of windscreen

n/s rear tyre cracking within tread

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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WU08 UEP is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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 WU08 UEP, 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 WU08 UEP registered?

WU08 UEP is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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