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YT08 LKZ

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,359 mi
Last recorded122,359 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 122,359 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear arches corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

steering and suspension components are corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2026 122,359 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear arches corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

steering and suspension components are corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 118,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

fuel filler pipes are corroded

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 115,110 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise fuel filler pipes corroded

advise n/s and o/s rear anti-roll bar d bushes worn

Fail 18 Jan 2024 115,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

advise all steering and suspension components corroded

advise fuel filler pipes corroded

advise n/s and o/s rear anti-roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 18 Jan 2023 110,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective securing clip missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler pipes are corroded

steering and suspension components are corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2023 110,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective securing clip missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

fuel filler pipes are corroded

steering and suspension components are corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2022 104,651 miles

all suspension components corroded

sump seeping oil corroded

very slight ex blow rear box and joint very corroded

very slight play n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Fail 18 Jan 2022 104,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all suspension components corroded

sump seeping oil corroded

very slight ex blow rear box and joint very corroded

very slight play n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 18 Jan 2021 98,941 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 91,389 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear to flexi hoses steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front flexi section corroded and bolt together flange joint between centre and rear sections of exhaust system badly corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 83,868 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear to flexi hoses steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at rear in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts worn,perished and cracked on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

bolt together flange joint between centre and rear sections of exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 78,674 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 78,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 75,317 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 68,514 miles

advise rear brake discs starting to corrode slightly.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 61,837 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,565 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 43,147 miles

rear wiper in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2011 33,821 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 LKZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LKZ, 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 LKZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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