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WU08 UFS

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,069 mi
Last recorded132,069 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 132,069 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2017 127,036 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 127,032 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres wearing slightly on edges.

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 112,278 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 96,564 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 90,970 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Fail 20 Feb 2014 90,966 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 78,085 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 62,907 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,304 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 46,417 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc's are pitted on inner surface's.

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 UFS is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UFS, 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 UFS registered?

WU08 UFS is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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