2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Diesel · AY08 YMW
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 186,155 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,155 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AY08 YMW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2023
- 186,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
AY08 YMW Mileage History
- 21/06/2022178,883 mi
- 22/06/2022178,884 mi+1 mi
- 13/06/2023186,149 mi+7,265 mi
- 14/06/2023186,155 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,415 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AY08 YMW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (AY08 YMW) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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