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WV08 NTG

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,062 mi
Last recorded121,062 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 121,062 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills to chassis o/s and n/s and under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates coroded

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted, front cross member under radiator corroded and undersealed

rear light lenses craked and have tape repairs,head lamp lenses misted but patter visible

Fail 27 Apr 2026 121,062 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills to chassis o/s and n/s and under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear and undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates coroded

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted, front cross member under radiator corroded and undersealed

rear light lenses craked and have tape repairs,head lamp lenses misted but patter visible

Pass 19 Mar 2025 117,539 miles

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

underside in a dirty condition

Fail 5 Mar 2025 117,499 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

underside in a dirty condition

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

n/s/r light cover damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2024 108,804 miles

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive breather pipe filler neck dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one working and one not (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 99,214 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 93,515 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 87,861 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 84,203 miles

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

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

hand brake lever has slight free play

Pass 1 Mar 2019 67,550 miles

handbrake lever has slight free play

Pass 14 Mar 2018 55,027 miles

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 55,027 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 50,145 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 50,145 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bolt broken (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,250 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 39,610 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 31,428 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 23,596 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 15,865 miles

front wipers staring to split

Pass 28 Feb 2011 13,078 miles

wear to sidewall of o/s front tyre

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 NTG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WV08 NTG, 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 NTG registered?

WV08 NTG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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