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EY09 VGR

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,121 mi
Last recorded70,121 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 VGR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 70,121 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 65,477 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 65,384 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 65,384 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 64,626 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 63,323 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 61,971 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 60,671 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2020 60,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 57,466 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 57,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 53,074 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,616 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 47,616 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,249 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 41,249 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,080 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2014 30,196 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 24,516 miles

surface cracks n/s and o/s rear tyres not to cords or ply.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 18,002 miles

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

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

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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EY09 VGR is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY09 VGR, 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 EY09 VGR registered?

EY09 VGR is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 April 2009.

Is EY09 VGR safe to buy?

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