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WV58 FPF

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,408 mi
Last recorded91,408 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 FPF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 91,408 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 87,476 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 83,188 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 79,774 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 75,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 75,781 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 70,835 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 63,650 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 56,147 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 54,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 50,132 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 50,132 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,072 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 46,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,175 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

slight oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 4 Oct 2014 36,701 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 36,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2013 31,560 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 26,027 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 26,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,948 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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WV58 FPF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FPF, 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 FPF registered?

WV58 FPF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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