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WJ59 OJL

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,432 mi
Last recorded101,432 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 OJL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 101,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 101,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 94,063 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 84,914 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 74,997 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 74,997 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 69,330 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (minor perishing) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre minor perishing

Fail 13 Jul 2017 69,330 miles

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (minor perishing) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre minor perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2016 61,102 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2016 61,102 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 56,003 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 46,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Sep 2013 38,137 miles

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

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)

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

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

wipers poor

Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,628 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges of tread but not excessive or on legal limit and nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge of tread.

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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WJ59 OJL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ59 OJL, 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 WJ59 OJL registered?

WJ59 OJL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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