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WN59 NLY

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,396 mi
Last recorded148,396 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 NLY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 148,396 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 142,075 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 135,684 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 128,616 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 122,854 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 115,965 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 107,577 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 98,298 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 87,834 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 76,997 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 76,997 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 61,615 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 61,615 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,999 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 44,905 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 35,285 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 NLY is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver 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 NLY, 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 NLY registered?

WN59 NLY is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is WN59 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN59 NLY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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