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WU58 XJX

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,860 mi
Last recorded148,860 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 XJX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 148,860 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 147,211 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle has slight corrsoin

Pass 4 Apr 2024 144,408 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chasis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 141,537 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 141,537 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 139,936 miles

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

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 4 Nov 2022 139,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2021 132,334 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2021 132,334 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 127,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 127,590 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 121,906 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2019 121,905 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s front to brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s rear from brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2018 112,475 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 112,392 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 110,361 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 108,126 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 108,059 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 105,461 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 102,069 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 102,059 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake discs heavily pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2013 98,764 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 83,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front n/s tyre cut in outer side wall

front o/s tyre wear inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2011 59,571 miles

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

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

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

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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WU58 XJX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU58 XJX, 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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WU58 XJX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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