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YX08 UCB

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,007 mi
Last recorded68,007 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 UCB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 68,007 miles

both rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 56,191 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 47,531 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 41,399 miles

Both under sills corroded

Front and rear sub frames and suspension corroded

Front exhaust flexi worn

Both rear exterior arches corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside 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))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 41,399 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear exterior arches corroded

Both under sills corroded

Front and rear sub frames and suspension corroded

Front exhaust flexi worn

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 39,016 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 32,455 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 26,844 miles

underbody and components have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2019 26,275 miles

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

Outer sills covered. Rear tyres starting to crack.

Rear Coil spring corroded N/s & O/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 25,425 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills covered.

Fail 28 Feb 2018 25,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Link snapped (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Link snapped (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills covered.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 24,333 miles

Outer sills covered.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 24,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to 1st flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to 1st flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to 2nd flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s (8.2.2)

Outer sills covered.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 22,786 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Outer sills covered.

Pass 19 Feb 2015 21,009 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 18,958 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,072 miles

hand brake pulls high

Pass 14 Mar 2012 15,514 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 13,458 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 13,458 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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YX08 UCB 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 80%.

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 YX08 UCB, 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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YX08 UCB is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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