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DG59 RWU

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,399 mi
Last recorded87,399 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 RWU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 87,399 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 80,897 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 80,897 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 72,127 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly. (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracks all around treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 67,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 67,536 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 61,547 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 59,451 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 59,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 56,552 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 56,552 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 54,174 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,394 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 50,394 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,730 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,185 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,573 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 34,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 24,274 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 18,425 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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DG59 RWU is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG59 RWU, 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 DG59 RWU registered?

DG59 RWU is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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