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WJ59 TZR

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,607 mi
Last recorded99,607 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 TZR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 99,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 99,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 77,333 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 77,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s outer (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2016 57,225 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split on ends (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage reverse light lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside door mirror insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 36,818 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 32,740 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 28,754 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

n/s/f. o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyres outer sidewalls perished

Pass 10 Sep 2012 24,022 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads perished and cracking

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 TZR is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TZR, 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 TZR is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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