MOT Status
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132,781 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Axle corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to/from flexys all (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre has damage to side wall but not exposing cords
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front tyre has damage to side wall but not exposing cords
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
4WD system warning light illuminated
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
owner looks like Alan Titchmarsh
performance exhaust system fitted - louder than standard
Nail in offside front tyre
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear body panel has slight damage
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?
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YN08 LAO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 YN08 LAO, 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 YN08 LAO registered?
YN08 LAO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 April 2008.
Is YN08 LAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for YN08 LAO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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