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DG59 RYU

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,832 mi
Last recorded110,832 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 RYU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 110,832 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 109,193 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 100,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

general under body corrosion under body and on suspension part items

Pass 7 Jun 2022 97,507 miles

general under body corrosion on suspension parts and sub frames

Pass 27 May 2021 94,450 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 90,460 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 90,460 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 88,738 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 83,772 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 72,783 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 59,291 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 59,291 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 46,800 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2014 34,028 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 24,469 miles

nearside front tyre valve starting to perish

Pass 23 Nov 2012 14,538 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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DG59 RYU is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DG59 RYU, 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 RYU registered?

DG59 RYU is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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