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FN09 NPK

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,112 mi
Last recorded131,112 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 NPK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 131,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2X FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake adjustment high (1.2.1 (c))

offside rear quarter panel+door damaged

rear bumper damaged

Fail 7 Nov 2022 130,961 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x1 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2X FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside rear quarter panel+door damaged

rear bumper damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2021 125,582 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brake discs corroded x2

rear bumper bar damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2020 120,288 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 May 2019 113,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall worn/scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 113,768 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall worn/scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 108,139 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

rear bumper damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2018 108,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (3.5.1i)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 3 May 2017 101,824 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 101,697 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,588 miles

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

slight play in osf inner steering tie rod

Pass 27 Apr 2015 90,260 miles

Cracks on inner sidewall of NSR tyre

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 82,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2014 82,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 74,725 miles

O/S/F tyre is slightley perished.

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 74,705 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/F tyre is slightley perished.

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,171 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 63,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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FN09 NPK is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FN09 NPK, 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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FN09 NPK is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 April 2009.

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