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WN59 VRM

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,078 mi
Last recorded124,078 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 VRM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2023 124,078 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases RAER BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S AND O/S REAR TRALING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 123,964 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn RADIUS BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR RADUIS BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 112,669 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 100,371 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d-mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside and pipes have been coated in grease (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside age related (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have corrosion on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion advise anti corrosion spray to protect (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2019 90,192 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 85,201 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 85,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 79,536 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 79,536 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 74,429 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 63,892 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,296 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,811 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 35,811 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 29,455 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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WN59 VRM is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

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

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