2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · OV08 KOA
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 70,301 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,301 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
OV08 KOA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/04/2026
- 70,301 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
OV08 KOA Mileage History
- 11/11/202469,156 mi
- 11/11/202469,156 mi
- 17/11/202570,285 mi+1,129 mi
- 11/04/202670,301 mi+16 mi
- 11/04/202670,301 mi
Average of roughly 810 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV08 KOA 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 (OV08 KOA) between November 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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