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YT08 LKL

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,524 mi
Last recorded152,524 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 152,524 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 136,623 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, 195/60r15 88v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 119,471 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 195/60r15 88v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 119,471 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Osr rigid pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 195/60r15 88v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 103,737 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 195/60r15 88v (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Feb 2022 103,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, 195/60r15 88v (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 90,202 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, 195/60r15 88h. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 81,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel slightly binding.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears, 195/60r15 88h. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 69,480 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 69,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 63,280 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,625 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 49,674 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,226 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,756 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,973 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 30,943 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,416 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 LKL is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LKL, 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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YT08 LKL is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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