2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · HW08 HFE
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 May 2008. Recorded mileage 55,938 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,938 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW08 HFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 55,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW08 HFE 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 (HW08 HFE) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HW08 HFE Mileage History
- 23/09/202253,716 mi
- 19/09/202354,419 mi+703 mi
- 17/09/202455,188 mi+769 mi
- 16/09/202555,938 mi+750 mi
- 17/09/202555,938 mi
Average of roughly 745 miles per year across 5 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: Below 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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