2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · P551 EVO
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 75,477 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P551 EVO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 75,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
P551 EVO Mileage History
- 26/05/202265,872 mi
- 29/05/202368,067 mi+2,195 mi
- 01/08/202471,173 mi+3,106 mi
- 13/02/202675,477 mi+4,304 mi
- 24/02/202675,477 mi
Average of roughly 2,561 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P551 EVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (P551 EVO) between May 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: MITSUBISHI LANCER
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rear Wheel Arch Rust(Moderate)
Corrosion often starts in the rear arches where mud and salt get trapped behind the lip.
- CVT Transmission Whine(Moderate)
The CVT gearbox can develop a whine if the fluid is old or the transmission has been overheated.
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