2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · VE08 LNJ
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/06/2008. Recorded mileage 153,391 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1584cc
VE08 LNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
- 153,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
VE08 LNJ Mileage History
- 25/07/2024145,536 mi
- 08/08/2024145,552 mi+16 mi
- 15/08/2024145,582 mi+30 mi
- 14/08/2025153,344 mi+7,762 mi
- 29/08/2025153,391 mi+47 mi
Average of roughly 7,173 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VE08 LNJ 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 (VE08 LNJ) between July 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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