2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Diesel · EX08 TWJ
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 97,390 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jan 2022.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jan 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EX08 TWJ Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2021
- 97,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 mentions)
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.
EX08 TWJ Mileage History
- 28/02/201131,963 mi
- 14/02/201242,363 mi+10,400 mi
- 29/11/201250,997 mi+8,634 mi
- 27/11/201358,476 mi+7,479 mi
- 05/12/201464,626 mi+6,150 mi
- 03/12/201569,113 mi+4,487 mi
- 10/01/201777,520 mi+8,407 mi
- 13/01/201882,801 mi+5,281 mi
- 16/01/201882,852 mi+51 mi
- 14/01/201987,704 mi+4,852 mi
- 14/01/201987,704 mi
- 16/01/202093,805 mi+6,101 mi
- 21/01/202093,816 mi+11 mi
- 14/01/202197,390 mi+3,574 mi
Average of roughly 6,623 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
EX08 TWJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (EX08 TWJ) between February 2011 and January 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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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