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WV58 FXW

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,555 mi
Last recorded128,555 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV58 FXW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 128,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 118,546 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 118,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 112,304 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 110,096 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 110,086 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 102,658 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 91,777 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,840 miles

fuel cap broken

Fail 4 Apr 2018 82,840 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-40-18 on 1.6mm worn out on edge and nail (4.1.E.1)

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

full cap broken

Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,925 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 64,596 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 57,203 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 48,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 48,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,523 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,543 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 29,147 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 FXW is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FXW, 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 FXW registered?

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

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