2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8L Petrol · EK58 DXU
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 71,677 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,677 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EK58 DXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 71,677 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 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.
EK58 DXU Mileage History
- 28/02/202267,156 mi
- 01/03/202369,194 mi+2,038 mi
- 01/03/202470,243 mi+1,049 mi
- 28/02/202571,013 mi+770 mi
- 27/02/202671,677 mi+664 mi
Average of roughly 1,131 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EK58 DXU 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 (EK58 DXU) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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