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YX58 VTW

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,534 mi
Last recorded150,534 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 VTW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 150,534 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 149,500 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 139,991 miles

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

Offside Front slight corrosion around subframe mount

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount split but not effecting the security of other mountings (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake light stuck on

Fail 28 Mar 2019 139,980 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front slight corrosion around subframe mount

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear mount split but not effecting the security of other mountings (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake light stuck on

Pass 29 Mar 2018 129,141 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 117,432 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 102,857 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,485 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 85,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 58,240 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 58,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,050 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,889 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 40,142 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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YX58 VTW is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YX58 VTW, 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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YX58 VTW is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 September 2008.

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