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YY08 KBU

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,596 mi
Last recorded90,596 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 KBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 90,596 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2023 83,010 miles

Front suspension sub frame heavily corroded

Rear chassis legs corroded

Rear suspension sub frame heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 76,426 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 76,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2018 64,929 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 64,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45r18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 53,352 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 47,809 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2015 47,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2014 41,848 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 41,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 35,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear tyres perished/cracked.

Pass 30 May 2012 28,968 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 28,760 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 20,619 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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YY08 KBU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YY08 KBU, 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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YY08 KBU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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