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WN59 CRU

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,833 mi
Last recorded147,833 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 CRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 147,833 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 144,826 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 144,826 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 138,273 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear sub frame and rear suspension components starting with corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2023 130,712 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 124,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 120,898 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 120,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 113,015 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 106,424 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 97,119 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 88,885 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 79,401 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,701 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,118 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 47,719 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,278 miles

ASC BUTTON N/W

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

REAR WINDOWS TINTED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WN59 CRU is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WN59 CRU, 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 WN59 CRU registered?

WN59 CRU is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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