2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8L Petrol · WP08 VEH
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 120,389 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WP08 VEH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 120,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WP08 VEH 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 (WP08 VEH) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 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 (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
WP08 VEH Mileage History
- 23/08/2023113,557 mi
- 29/08/2024117,734 mi+4,177 mi
- 04/09/2024117,739 mi+5 mi
- 29/08/2025120,335 mi+2,596 mi
- 02/09/2025120,389 mi+54 mi
Average of roughly 3,367 miles per year across 5 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: Below Average
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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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