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WN59 VPV

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,568 mi
Last recorded171,568 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 VPV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 171,568 miles

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to both front top strut mounts

Fail 28 Sep 2018 171,568 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to both front top strut mounts

Pass 29 Sep 2017 160,674 miles

slight play o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 21 Sep 2016 147,698 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 147,698 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 125,559 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 125,558 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play rackarm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 100,568 miles

advise brake pads wearing

Fail 25 Sep 2014 100,568 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise brake pads wearing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 79,938 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 52,773 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 52,771 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper split

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 VPV is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WN59 VPV, 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 VPV registered?

WN59 VPV is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WN59 VPV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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