MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn.
Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn.
Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YK08 VSL is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 YK08 VSL, 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 YK08 VSL registered?
YK08 VSL is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 March 2008.
Is YK08 VSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for YK08 VSL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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