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WV58 CWN

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,397 mi
Last recorded109,397 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 CWN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 109,397 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 185,839 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2024 185,835 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2023 172,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 165,305 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipes to both sides front flex hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Under body corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2022 165,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Drop link bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel binding to excess (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Metal brake pipes to both sides front flex hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under body corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2021 160,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Fail 24 Mar 2021 160,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 17 Mar 2020 154,565 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 154,535 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 4 Mar 2019 144,551 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 131,553 miles

rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 116,842 miles

both front tyres low on inner edge

rear brake discs worn

rear roll bar bushes worn

Pass 25 Feb 2016 104,812 miles

suspension very noisy

Fail 25 Feb 2016 104,812 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

suspension very noisy

Pass 3 Mar 2015 89,907 miles

all tyres low on tread

Pass 26 Feb 2014 79,323 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,906 miles

long travel on handbrake

Fail 1 Mar 2013 69,906 miles

long travel on handbrake

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 42,337 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

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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WV58 CWN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WV58 CWN, 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 WV58 CWN registered?

WV58 CWN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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