2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · SL08 XMS
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 115,715 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,715 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL08 XMS Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/08/2022
- 115,715 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
SL08 XMS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (SL08 XMS) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached spring mounting corroded and broken off (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached spring mount corroded off (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.38 mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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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