2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8L Petrol · WU08 APY
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 107,654 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU08 APY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2024
- 107,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU08 APY 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 (WU08 APY) between June 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
WU08 APY Mileage History
- 14/06/2022106,675 mi
- 01/03/2024107,654 mi+979 mi
- 02/03/2024107,654 mi
Average of roughly 570 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: 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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