2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Diesel · CU08 BTY
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 131,132 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU08 BTY Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/11/2023
- 131,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU08 BTY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (CU08 BTY) between November 2023 and November 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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