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YT08 YHC

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,254 mi
Last recorded146,254 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 YHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 146,254 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 146,152 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 126,625 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge but tread 3mm at measurable points

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge but tread 4mm at measurable points

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge but tread 4mm at measurable points

Oil leak engine oil sump corroded and leaking ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 126,625 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge but tread 3mm at measurable points

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge but tread 4mm at measurable points

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge but tread 4mm at measurable points

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak engine oil sump corroded and leaking ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 103,831 miles

Oil leak sump corroded and weeping ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 103,831 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak sump corroded and weeping ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 81,097 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge but tread 4mm at measurable points

offside rear tyre bald on inside edge but tread 3mm at measurable points

oil sump corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 3 Aug 2015 81,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge but tread 4mm at measurable points

offside rear tyre bald on inside edge but tread 3mm at measurable points

oil sump corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2014 64,338 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 52,741 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 41,110 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 27,287 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 YHC is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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