2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · DK08 XFC
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 106,313 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DK08 XFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2024
- 106,313 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.
DK08 XFC Mileage History
- 12/05/2022102,289 mi
- 10/05/2023105,409 mi+3,120 mi
- 18/05/2023105,412 mi+3 mi
- 29/04/2024106,312 mi+900 mi
- 30/04/2024106,313 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,044 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DK08 XFC 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 (DK08 XFC) between May 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2024 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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