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YH08 FMP

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,705 mi
Last recorded113,705 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 FMP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 113,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 92,922 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 92,826 miles

Emissions not tested rear silencer leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 81,992 miles

slight brake bind on the offside rear

the nearside and offside rear brake discs are corroded and pitted

the nearside and offside rear roll bar drop link bushes are perished and starting to split

the nearside front tyre is worn on the edges

Fail 22 Mar 2018 81,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight brake bind on the offside rear

the nearside and offside rear brake discs are corroded and pitted

the nearside and offside rear roll bar drop link bushes are perished and starting to split

the nearside front tyre is worn on the edges

Pass 23 Mar 2017 71,738 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to limit

Pass 18 Mar 2016 60,533 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 60,505 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,469 miles

rear pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,839 miles

small tear to the offside wiper

Pass 28 Mar 2013 29,354 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 19 Mar 2013 29,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Mar 2012 19,142 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 9,345 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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YH08 FMP is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH08 FMP, 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 YH08 FMP registered?

YH08 FMP is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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