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WV58 EFD

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,124 mi
Last recorded163,124 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 EFD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 163,124 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 157,285 miles

Advise front wheel alignment may require attention.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 149,288 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 149,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 141,671 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 130,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 130,090 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 103,542 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 66,287 miles

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

slight cut in nearside front tyre (not to core)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 66,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight cut in nearside front tyre (not to core)

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 EFD is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EFD, 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 EFD registered?

WV58 EFD is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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