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YL57 MBX

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,165 mi
Last recorded61,165 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 MBX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 61,165 miles

front+rear components build up corroison

Pass 30 Oct 2023 60,284 miles

front + rear component build up corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2023 60,282 miles

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

front + rear component build up corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2022 60,152 miles

Front component build up corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear component build up corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2021 59,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 59,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 59,406 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 59,405 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 58,797 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 58,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 58,559 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 58,251 miles

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket corroding away from system.

Fail 31 Oct 2017 58,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket corroding away from system.

Pass 4 Nov 2016 57,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 55,830 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 49,593 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Feb 2013 42,300 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 42,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,447 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,092 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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YL57 MBX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol 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 YL57 MBX, 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 YL57 MBX registered?

YL57 MBX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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