2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · SH08 BBO
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 90,716 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH08 BBO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2023
- 90,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH08 BBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (SH08 BBO) between January 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached d bush bracket missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
SH08 BBO Mileage History
- 28/01/202277,582 mi
- 29/08/202390,714 mi+13,132 mi
- 01/09/202390,716 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,260 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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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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