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YS57 WNX

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

245,550 mi
Last recorded245,550 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 WNX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 245,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Pass 5 Apr 2023 227,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 209,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 191,209 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 188,454 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 8 Apr 2019 168,403 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 168,201 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 152,219 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 128,376 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 106,689 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear "d" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 84,893 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 57,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 35,815 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 30,000 miles

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 16 Feb 2012 24,783 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 17,176 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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YS57 WNX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YS57 WNX, 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 YS57 WNX registered?

YS57 WNX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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