2008 Mitsubishi Lancer · 5,494 MOT tests
2008 Mitsubishi Lancer reliability
2008 Mitsubishi Lancers fail 34.8% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 Lancer years (5,494 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Lancers: 33.2%)
- 34.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Lancers: 33.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 88,880
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,494
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.8% of tests fail here (125% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.1%
- Suspension13.8%
- Brakes10.1%
- Steering6.8%
- Tyres5.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 5.3%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.93%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 3.53%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.6%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.48%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.11%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (11.92%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.03%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.59%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.15%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (6.15%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?
2008 Mitsubishi Lancers fail 34.8% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 Lancer years (5,494 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (5.3% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (4.93% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer shows 88,880 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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