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H16 MTM

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,091 mi
Last recorded54,091 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 MTM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 54,091 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 47,997 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 47,995 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2023 43,419 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 41,026 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 39,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 37,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The rear wishbone bush is slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm. very close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm - 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Alloy wheel has slight damage.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 34,924 miles

Offside Rear Alloy wheel damaged/ poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre cut to cords but not in excess of requirements

Pass 12 Sep 2018 30,992 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 30,989 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 27,677 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2017 27,677 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 26,334 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 25,360 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,177 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 19,726 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre side wall, not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 19 Sep 2012 15,384 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 15,384 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 13,574 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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H16 MTM is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 H16 MTM, 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 H16 MTM registered?

H16 MTM is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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