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EJ09 TWC

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,811 mi
Last recorded163,811 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 TWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 163,811 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 158,345 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 151,983 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre plus minor side wall damage ()

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 144,471 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 137,721 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 132,782 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 132,782 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 123,706 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 115,148 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2016 115,148 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 106,303 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 99,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 93,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Plastic trim fitted to outer sills. Unable to fully inspect perscribed areas.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 74,649 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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EJ09 TWC is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 EJ09 TWC, 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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EJ09 TWC is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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