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FG09 LWL

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,895 mi
Last recorded126,895 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 LWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 126,895 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant pipe above gearbox corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

whole front suspension unit corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 122,328 miles

Front front wipers smearing

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

Rear rear exhaust has had temporary repair

Fail 14 Oct 2022 122,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases - Mid section (CAT) to rear leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned Re- fitted bulbs (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 116,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 116,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 108,829 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 100,340 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 97,450 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle mounting and middle to rear gasket (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 80,614 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 80,614 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 71,329 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,831 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 51,677 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 51,677 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 42,672 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,745 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 27,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FG09 LWL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FG09 LWL, 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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FG09 LWL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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