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CP09 FRN

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,961 mi
Last recorded85,961 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 FRN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 85,961 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 2.2mm inner tread wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 78,485 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 78,462 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s/r 215 / 55 x 16 o/s/r 205 / 55 x 16 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 71,961 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 64,274 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 64,274 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 54,468 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 54,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 48,179 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 48,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2017 41,668 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 37,951 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 32,113 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 24,913 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 19,796 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 14,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CP09 FRN is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 69,320 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP09 FRN, 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CP09 FRN registered?

CP09 FRN is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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