2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · RJ57 PHN
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 51,669 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ57 PHN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 51,669 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.
RJ57 PHN 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 (RJ57 PHN) between February 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.
RJ57 PHN Mileage History
- 01/02/202248,202 mi
- 06/02/202349,033 mi+831 mi
- 18/01/202449,871 mi+838 mi
- 08/01/202550,974 mi+1,103 mi
- 27/01/202651,669 mi+695 mi
Average of roughly 870 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: Good
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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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