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DG09 HVD

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

117,633 mi
Last recorded117,633 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 HVD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 117,633 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 117,633 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 117,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe damp

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2020 111,370 miles

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 108,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s rear disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower rear lower sub frame and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2019 108,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both n/s o/s front pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s front outer track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front outer track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s rear disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower rear lower sub frame and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair service brake [foot brake]and handbrake showing low effort at rear wheels (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 97,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 87,144 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 23 Nov 2016 87,121 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 75,708 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 75,708 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 69,652 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,138 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 45,905 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 24 Feb 2012 34,483 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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DG09 HVD is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DG09 HVD, 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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DG09 HVD is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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