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YY08 LPA

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,521 mi
Last recorded91,521 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 LPA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 91,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 81,420 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2024 69,878 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 62,247 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 53,707 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 44,647 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear OSR caliper sticking slightly

Pass 12 May 2020 38,899 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 33,758 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 33,758 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 28,486 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 20,929 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 13,595 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 12,452 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 12,452 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 11,114 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 9,583 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 May 2013 9,583 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2012 8,010 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 6,503 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 LPA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YY08 LPA, 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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What year was YY08 LPA registered?

YY08 LPA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YY08 LPA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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