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WV08 YHZ

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,611 mi
Last recorded158,611 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 158,611 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 152,906 miles

both front inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2019 146,538 miles

rear coil springs corroded-rear brake pads worn low-o/s/f track rod end has slight play-n/s/f ball joint has slight play-inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 30 Mar 2018 140,478 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 112,572 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 82,474 miles

front and rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Mar 2016 82,474 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rears (3.5.1g)

front and rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 77,276 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,029 miles

nearside wiper split on ends

Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,530 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,352 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,428 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 YHZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YHZ, 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 YHZ registered?

WV08 YHZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WV08 YHZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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