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YP57 XBR

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,201 mi
Last recorded102,201 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 XBR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 102,201 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 91,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 91,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Multiple pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 85,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 82,801 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 81,599 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 79,395 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 77,967 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 76,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 67,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 59,849 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 53,804 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 45,981 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 38,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 38,268 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 27,632 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 23,611 miles

Slight accident damage to Nearside

Fail 7 Feb 2012 23,611 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Accident damage to Nearside

Front bumper insecure

N/S/R tyre worn heavily on outside edge.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2011 17,836 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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YP57 XBR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YP57 XBR, 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 YP57 XBR registered?

YP57 XBR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is YP57 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP57 XBR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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