2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · HW08 HFP
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2008. Recorded mileage 105,900 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW08 HFP Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 105,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW08 HFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (HW08 HFP) between May 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
HW08 HFP Mileage History
- 09/05/201118,065 mi
- 25/05/201223,332 mi+5,267 mi
- 18/02/201325,379 mi+2,047 mi
- 13/02/201429,611 mi+4,232 mi
- 18/02/201532,693 mi+3,082 mi
- 01/02/201636,968 mi+4,275 mi
- 01/02/201636,968 mi
- 21/03/201741,258 mi+4,290 mi
- 17/03/201843,128 mi+1,870 mi
- 18/03/201953,861 mi+10,733 mi
- 09/03/202063,368 mi+9,507 mi
- 09/03/202171,450 mi+8,082 mi
- 11/03/202279,227 mi+7,777 mi
- 15/03/202279,229 mi+2 mi
- 07/03/202385,122 mi+5,893 mi
- 08/03/202385,131 mi+9 mi
- 15/03/202491,627 mi+6,496 mi
- 15/03/202491,631 mi+4 mi
- 10/03/202598,860 mi+7,229 mi
- 11/03/2026105,900 mi+7,040 mi
Average of roughly 5,919 miles per year across 20 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: Good
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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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