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DG08 MHY

2008 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,208 mi
Last recorded133,208 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer63,219 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 MHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 133,208 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody surface corrosion various places

Pass 10 Jan 2025 107,961 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body / sills x 2 corroded

exhaust flexy pipe worn / exhaust leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2023 104,874 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 95,723 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 92,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 84,243 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 84,243 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 79,235 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 76,078 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 74,917 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,018 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,602 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 72,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 69,050 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 59,510 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2012 39,897 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 31,298 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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DG08 MHY is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 63,219 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG08 MHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG08 MHY registered?

DG08 MHY is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is DG08 MHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 MHY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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