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CP09 SHJ

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,966 mi
Last recorded86,966 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 SHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 86,966 miles

Offside Front Door mirror cover missing

Fail 23 Jun 2026 86,966 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres. Tread depth some 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door mirror cover missing

Pass 16 Apr 2025 79,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic under trays fitted, front track rod end gators perished, rear inner sills corroded o/s and n/s

Fail 16 Apr 2025 79,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

plastic under trays fitted, front track rod end gators perished, rear inner sills corroded o/s and n/s

Pass 19 Apr 2024 66,664 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 65,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 61,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 57,462 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 54,767 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 52,187 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 49,523 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 46,836 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 46,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 43,533 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

engine cover-under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 39,260 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 34,430 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 27,626 miles

n/s/f tyre 3.0mm

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the tread depth

o/s/f tyre 3.0mm

sticker in windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2012 20,736 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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CP09 SHJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 CP09 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

CP09 SHJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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The MOT history for CP09 SHJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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