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YJ54 DHW

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,437 mi
Last recorded68,437 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 DHW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 68,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 68,338 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 67,868 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 67,095 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 65,993 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 63,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 63,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 61,298 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 61,298 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 57,520 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 53,490 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 53,490 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,717 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,262 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 47,237 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 42,312 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,297 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 37,101 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,101 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 59,292 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres just on limit

wiper smearing

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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YJ54 DHW is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ54 DHW, 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 YJ54 DHW registered?

YJ54 DHW is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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