2008 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.6L Petrol · YY08 LOJ
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27/06/2008. Recorded mileage 66,663 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1584cc
YY08 LOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 66,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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: Below Average
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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.
YY08 LOJ Mileage History
- 27/06/202353,486 mi
- 27/06/202353,486 mi
- 09/07/202456,235 mi+2,749 mi
- 22/08/202566,663 mi+10,428 mi
- 22/08/202566,663 mi
Average of roughly 6,114 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY08 LOJ 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 (YY08 LOJ) between June 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 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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