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WJ59 OJS

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,666 mi
Last recorded141,666 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 OJS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 141,666 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 141,666 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 127,772 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 127,772 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 126,288 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted view obstructed

Fail 18 Jan 2021 126,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted view obstructed

Pass 23 Jan 2020 112,531 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 112,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 90,275 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 90,073 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 71,799 miles

## FRONT TYRES ARE HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGES, N/S/F IS BALD ON INNER EDGE - REPLACEMENT ADVISED ##

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 71,704 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 50,223 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 40,219 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged by kerbing

Pass 9 Jan 2015 31,323 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 22,743 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all four tyres low on edges and old

Pass 22 Jan 2013 14,689 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 14,681 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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WJ59 OJS is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WJ59 OJS, 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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WJ59 OJS is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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