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YS08 GYP

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,826 mi
Last recorded103,826 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 GYP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2022 103,826 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 94,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 84,343 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 84,343 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 75,279 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 66,307 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 57,052 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,496 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 40,010 miles

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

Fail 6 Jun 2014 40,010 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 10 Jun 2013 32,036 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,672 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 24,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,253 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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YS08 GYP is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc 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 YS08 GYP, 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 YS08 GYP registered?

YS08 GYP is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YS08 GYP 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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