2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · P954 FTT
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 03 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 98,488 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,488 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P954 FTT Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2024
- 98,488 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
P954 FTT Mileage History
- 10/10/2007106,075 km
- 06/11/2007106,110 km+35 km
- 08/11/2007106,110 km
- 07/10/2008110,653 mi
- 05/10/200972,363 mi-38,290 mi
- 05/10/200972,363 mi
- 28/09/201076,051 mi+3,688 mi
- 04/10/201178,282 mi+2,231 mi
- 11/10/201279,483 mi+1,201 mi
- 11/10/201380,521 mi+1,038 mi
- 11/10/201380,521 mi
- 11/11/201481,713 mi+1,192 mi
- 05/11/201583,316 mi+1,603 mi
- 05/11/201583,316 mi
- 08/11/201684,449 mi+1,133 mi
- 08/11/201684,449 mi
- 10/11/201785,432 mi+983 mi
- 10/11/201785,432 mi
- 19/08/201985,740 mi+308 mi
- 14/10/201985,741 mi+1 mi
- 12/03/202286,214 mi+473 mi
- 13/06/202387,066 mi+852 mi
- 14/06/202498,488 mi+11,422 mi
Average of roughly -455 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P954 FTT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (P954 FTT) between October 2007 and June 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
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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