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WV08 FLB

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

93,156 mi
Last recorded93,156 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 FLB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 93,156 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 93,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 91,528 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 91,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber lower spring mount corroded/broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber lower spring mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 89,921 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorber casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2021 88,514 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear fuel lines - corroded

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 86,923 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 80,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 73,645 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 66,980 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 59,618 miles

Rear both coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2016 59,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear both coil springs corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,680 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,022 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall scuffed

Offside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2014 47,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall scuffed

Offside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Feb 2013 41,214 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,879 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 36,879 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 28,850 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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WV08 FLB 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 73.7%.

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 WV08 FLB, 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 WV08 FLB registered?

WV08 FLB is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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