2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · WG08 FFE
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/05/2008. Recorded mileage 143,455 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,455 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1584cc
WG08 FFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2024
- 143,455 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
WG08 FFE Mileage History
- 06/06/2022122,033 mi
- 09/06/2022122,086 mi+53 mi
- 16/06/2023134,532 mi+12,446 mi
- 29/06/2023134,735 mi+203 mi
- 14/06/2024143,455 mi+8,720 mi
Average of roughly 10,589 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WG08 FFE 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 (WG08 FFE) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2024 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: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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 Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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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