2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · OY08 YFN
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 117,128 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OY08 YFN Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 117,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OY08 YFN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (OY08 YFN) between March 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (22 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 98 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured drop link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective headlight lens broken (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
OY08 YFN Mileage History
- 02/03/20118,737 mi
- 16/02/201211,486 mi+2,749 mi
- 03/09/201319,618 mi+8,132 mi
- 27/02/201532,393 mi+12,775 mi
- 27/02/201532,393 mi
- 24/02/201643,354 mi+10,961 mi
- 03/03/201754,451 mi+11,097 mi
- 03/03/201754,451 mi
- 28/02/201860,519 mi+6,068 mi
- 21/08/201964,504 mi+3,985 mi
- 21/08/201964,505 mi+1 mi
- 18/08/202074,470 mi+9,965 mi
- 18/08/202074,470 mi
- 28/10/202184,827 mi+10,357 mi
- 26/10/202291,835 mi+7,008 mi
- 25/10/202398,195 mi+6,360 mi
- 25/10/202398,195 mi
- 26/09/2024104,919 mi+6,724 mi
- 21/10/2025112,219 mi+7,300 mi
- 23/10/2025112,221 mi+2 mi
- 22/10/2026117,128 mi+4,907 mi
Average of roughly 6,930 miles per year across 21 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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