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YL53 CLF

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,759 mi
Last recorded65,759 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 CLF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 65,759 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 63,630 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 61,702 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 60,246 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 60,242 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 56,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 56,452 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 55,254 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 53,039 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 51,090 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,081 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 41,585 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 80,205 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 68,068 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 54,109 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 54,109 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 44,177 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,177 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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YL53 CLF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YL53 CLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL53 CLF registered?

YL53 CLF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is YL53 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL53 CLF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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