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YT08 JGZ

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,067 mi
Last recorded72,067 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 JGZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2026 72,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear arch corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 71,989 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 71,958 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 69,291 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 64,559 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 60,381 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 57,608 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 50,535 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 43,917 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 38,350 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 33,112 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 27,090 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,147 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 16,966 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,426 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 9,335 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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YT08 JGZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YT08 JGZ, 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 YT08 JGZ registered?

YT08 JGZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YT08 JGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 JGZ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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