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YG08 UBM

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,368 mi
Last recorded98,368 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 UBM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 98,368 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2026 98,366 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated Filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2025 91,120 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 91,115 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 77,403 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 61,309 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 61,307 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 57,501 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 53,575 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 50,220 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 44,893 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 40,978 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 37,657 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 32,789 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel and offside (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 26,508 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 Mar 2012 16,200 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,395 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 13,384 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YG08 UBM is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YG08 UBM, 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 YG08 UBM registered?

YG08 UBM is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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