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H17 DNA

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,065 mi
Last recorded117,065 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 DNA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 117,065 miles

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

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

exhaust is corroded

general corrosion under car

Pass 3 Jun 2022 116,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 107,346 miles

AYC light on

bonnet pull snapped

rattle from inside exhaust

slight play at n/s/f anti roll bar link and rear saddle bushes

sun strip fitted not in drivers view

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 7 Jun 2019 107,346 miles

AYC light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

bonnet pull snapped

rattle from inside exhaust

slight play at n/s/f anti roll bar link and rear saddle bushes

sun strip fitted not in drivers view

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 11 May 2018 97,478 miles

after market back box fitted

wipers streaky

Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,250 miles

AYC light on

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust system corroded

mid section holed but not serious leak

n/s/f tyre heavlly worn at inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing at edges

Pass 18 May 2015 91,902 miles

AYC light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres starting to wear inner edges

Fail 26 May 2014 86,562 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2014 86,562 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 84,866 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2013 80,952 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 80,952 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 79,690 miles

drivers side front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Fail 13 Apr 2010 79,686 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

drivers side front tyre is worn on the inside edge

Pass 29 Apr 2009 120,109 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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H17 DNA is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H17 DNA, 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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H17 DNA is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 6 May 2009.

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