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YT08 LKO

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,896 mi
Last recorded104,896 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 LKO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 104,896 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 100,106 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 100,106 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 99,972 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join corroded away and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush perished and split to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired near suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush split de-bonded and corrosion weaken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired near suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush split de-bonded and corrosion weaken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts across tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front tyres 195/65/15

both rear tyres 195/60/15

Pass 4 Mar 2024 93,041 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 84,524 miles

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

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

exhaust middle and rear deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2022 77,653 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 77,653 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 70,709 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 70,707 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 66,940 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,615 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 59,615 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,797 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 48,981 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,433 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 39,440 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 33,777 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 33,777 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 28,736 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 22,634 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 16,495 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 LKO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LKO, 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 LKO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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