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EA59 RUU

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,625 mi
Last recorded96,625 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA59 RUU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 96,625 miles

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

Some pipes greased

Pass 4 May 2023 96,315 miles

Some brake pipes covered by grease

Pass 11 Apr 2023 96,231 miles

Some brake pipes covered by grease

Pass 13 Dec 2021 95,079 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 93,257 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 85,387 miles

Engine cover fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 82,103 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 82,103 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 74,595 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 66,559 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,581 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 47,972 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 47,972 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,844 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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EA59 RUU is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EA59 RUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EA59 RUU registered?

EA59 RUU is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 October 2009.

Is EA59 RUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA59 RUU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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