2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · PE08 VBP
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 137,822 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,822 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PE08 VBP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2024
- 137,822 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
PE08 VBP Mileage History
- 24/01/2022134,165 mi
- 18/01/2023136,227 mi+2,062 mi
- 17/01/2024137,809 mi+1,582 mi
- 25/01/2024137,822 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 1,827 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
PE08 VBP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (PE08 VBP) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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