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WN59 VRT

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,790 mi
Last recorded115,790 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 115,790 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge close to cords on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and flange very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

engine covered in oil from leaking Component ? not excessive

Pass 24 Oct 2023 109,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 101,537 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 101,537 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 92,643 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 85,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded going on to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage damp around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 85,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on (1.6 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn out on inner edge flat spots (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded going on to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage damp around steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 74,092 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 74,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2018 64,950 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 58,751 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 58,745 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 48,143 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 48,132 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 41,172 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,383 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 VRT is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver 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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

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

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