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AV08 AOX

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,192 mi
Last recorded115,192 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 AOX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 115,192 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 98,714 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

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

Fail 20 Apr 2019 98,714 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 87,715 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 68,621 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 65,444 miles

offside / nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2016 65,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

offside / nearside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2015 54,861 miles

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

Rear tyres deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2015 54,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear tyres deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 44,457 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 34,011 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,869 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,971 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 21,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AV08 AOX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV08 AOX, 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 AV08 AOX registered?

AV08 AOX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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