2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · PL08 PLR
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 11,240 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 11,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL08 PLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 11,240 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.
PL08 PLR 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 (PL08 PLR) between June 2022 and January 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.
PL08 PLR Mileage History
- 15/06/20226,331 mi
- 07/06/20238,114 mi+1,783 mi
- 08/07/20249,646 mi+1,532 mi
- 25/07/202510,482 mi+836 mi
- 19/01/202611,240 mi+758 mi
Average of roughly 1,364 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: Excellent
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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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