2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · EX08 XLB
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 45,234 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX08 XLB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 45,234 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.
EX08 XLB 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 XLB) between May 2022 and July 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.
EX08 XLB Mileage History
- 04/05/202238,970 mi
- 27/07/202342,681 mi+3,711 mi
- 24/07/202444,793 mi+2,112 mi
- 22/07/202545,234 mi+441 mi
Average of roughly 1,947 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Average
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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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