2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · SEZ 1
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 83,317 miles. MOT valid until 20/01/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1997cc
SEZ 1 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/01/2026
- 83,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
SEZ 1 Mileage History
- 22/12/202381,942 mi
- 17/12/202483,307 mi+1,365 mi
- 17/12/202483,307 mi
- 14/01/202683,317 mi+10 mi
- 21/01/202683,317 mi
Average of roughly 660 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SEZ 1 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 (SEZ 1) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level sensor connecting rod broken and no longer attached. (4.1.5 (”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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.