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WV08 YJG

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,808 mi
Last recorded76,808 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 YJG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 76,808 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 76,568 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 73,534 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 73,534 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 67,663 miles

both front tyre treads are cracking

n/s/r tyre bald on edges and tread cracking just legal

o/s/r tyre bald on edges and tread cracking just legal

small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,066 miles

2 nails in nearside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 57,481 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 YJG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YJG, 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 WV08 YJG registered?

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

Is WV08 YJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 YJG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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