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WU08 WMA

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,062 mi
Last recorded74,062 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 74,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

sun strip on front window not effecting drivers view

Pass 26 Mar 2025 66,192 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 58,810 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 55,457 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 51,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 49,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 47,472 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,902 miles

nearside front cv boot slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 19 Jan 2018 37,398 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 36,657 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 36,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 35,392 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2015 33,158 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 29,379 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside front bumper damaged (dented).

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 29,379 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside front bumper damaged (dented).

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 25,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 25,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 17,809 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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WU08 WMA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WU08 WMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU08 WMA registered?

WU08 WMA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is WU08 WMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 WMA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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