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WV58 FXS

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

171,267 mi
Last recorded171,267 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 171,267 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 167,531 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 167,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

slight travel to handbrake

Pass 13 Mar 2023 157,242 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 157,212 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 151,064 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 151,064 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 132,916 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 132,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 24 Oct 2019 126,837 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 126,835 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 116,922 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

handbrake high

Fail 4 Sep 2018 116,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

handbrake high

Pass 18 Aug 2017 101,494 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 101,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 85,059 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 85,058 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 72,046 miles

Nearside Rear squealing noise from nsr brake when wheel is rotated

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 72,045 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear squealing noise from nsr brake when wheel is rotated

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 61,861 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Sep 2014 61,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,813 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 46,191 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 46,191 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,065 miles

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

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 FXS is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FXS, 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 FXS registered?

WV58 FXS is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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