2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · NJ58 RCY
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 86,841 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ58 RCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 86,841 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.
NJ58 RCY 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 (NJ58 RCY) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
NJ58 RCY Mileage History
- 10/03/202246,949 mi
- 08/03/202348,306 mi+1,357 mi
- 14/03/202458,492 mi+10,186 mi
- 03/03/202566,262 mi+7,770 mi
- 10/03/202686,841 mi+20,579 mi
Average of roughly 9,971 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: 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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