2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · EX08 TZS
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 50,228 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EX08 TZS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2025
- 50,228 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: 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 TZS Mileage History
- 21/06/202241,765 mi
- 26/06/202344,404 mi+2,639 mi
- 12/06/202447,396 mi+2,992 mi
- 05/06/202550,228 mi+2,832 mi
Average of roughly 2,862 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
EX08 TZS 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 (EX08 TZS) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 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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