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DG09 HVJ

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,924 mi
Last recorded94,924 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 HVJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 94,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 94,924 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged caliper is siezed causing imbalance (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 86,321 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2 x tyres inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 78,304 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 78,304 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 70,244 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 67,494 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 67,464 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 64,582 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 61,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 57,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres wearing on outer edge tracking advised 22540/18

Pass 21 Feb 2017 53,742 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,747 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 33,109 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 24,821 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Feb 2012 20,423 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 HVJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DG09 HVJ, 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 DG09 HVJ registered?

DG09 HVJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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The MOT history for DG09 HVJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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