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WV58 FPX

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,834 mi
Last recorded155,834 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 FPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 155,834 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission drive seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe in wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2024 155,789 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive transmission drive seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe in wheel arch corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 141,024 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 140,936 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 136,062 miles

underbody undersealed

Fail 12 Mar 2020 136,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 19 Nov 2019 134,219 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 133,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 120,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre valve deteriorated ON LIMIT

offside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

rear brakes slight imbalance

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

Fail 22 Aug 2018 120,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre valve deteriorated ON LIMIT

offside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge

rear brakes slight imbalance

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 1 Sep 2017 108,625 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 95,775 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 82,899 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 73,207 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 62,368 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 48,013 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 36,946 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 FPX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FPX, 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 FPX registered?

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

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