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YG58 UBJ

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,320 mi
Last recorded144,320 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 UBJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 144,320 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 143,930 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 143,899 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe (Painted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 140,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2022 140,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Filler pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 128,446 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2021 128,444 miles

Exhaust system insecure Backbox hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2020 118,069 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 118,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.44mm (215/45/18) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 103,591 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 94,505 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 94,505 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,342 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 69,815 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 69,815 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,375 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,661 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,283 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,518 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,668 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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YG58 UBJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG58 UBJ, 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 YG58 UBJ registered?

YG58 UBJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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