2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · YN08 LAO
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 132,781 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YN08 LAO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 132,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
YN08 LAO Mileage History
- 07/04/202294,371 mi
- 25/04/2023107,098 mi+12,727 mi
- 24/10/2025132,781 mi+25,683 mi
Average of roughly 10,826 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
YN08 LAO 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 (YN08 LAO) between April 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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