2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · HW08 EYG
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 111,859 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,859 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW08 EYG Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 111,859 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW08 EYG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (HW08 EYG) between March 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
HW08 EYG Mileage History
- 10/03/201119,802 mi
- 19/03/201219,806 mi+4 mi
- 20/03/201219,806 mi
- 14/03/201323,885 mi+4,079 mi
- 14/03/201323,885 mi
- 11/09/201425,125 mi+1,240 mi
- 16/01/201525,150 mi+25 mi
- 31/12/201535,411 mi+10,261 mi
- 31/12/201535,411 mi
- 10/01/201743,129 mi+7,718 mi
- 09/01/201850,127 mi+6,998 mi
- 11/01/201957,999 mi+7,872 mi
- 09/01/202065,539 mi+7,540 mi
- 09/01/202065,539 mi
- 08/01/202172,804 mi+7,265 mi
- 13/01/202278,520 mi+5,716 mi
- 13/02/202385,874 mi+7,354 mi
- 06/02/202494,610 mi+8,736 mi
- 07/02/202494,613 mi+3 mi
- 05/02/2025102,375 mi+7,762 mi
- 06/02/2025102,377 mi+2 mi
- 10/02/2026111,859 mi+9,482 mi
- 10/02/2026111,859 mi
Average of roughly 6,169 miles per year across 23 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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