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BL08 MEX

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,602 mi
Last recorded86,602 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 MEX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 86,602 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 79,664 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 69,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 65,011 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 59,839 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 55,850 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 49,821 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 49,821 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 43,854 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 34,863 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,926 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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BL08 MEX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BL08 MEX, 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 BL08 MEX registered?

BL08 MEX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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