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AV57 SWN

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,589 mi
Last recorded195,589 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 SWN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 195,589 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Fail 13 Jan 2022 195,589 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear trailing arm bushes splitting

Pass 15 Jan 2021 171,169 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 151,164 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 119,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 119,051 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2018 87,102 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 56,153 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 37,189 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 37,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

both rear tyres worn to 2mm and cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2014 34,179 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 32,380 miles

N/S/F,O/S/R & N/S/R tyres are slightly perished & cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2013 30,178 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 28,132 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 21,640 miles

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

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

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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AV57 SWN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AV57 SWN, 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 AV57 SWN registered?

AV57 SWN is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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