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WN59 VSJ

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,204 mi
Last recorded125,204 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 VSJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 125,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 125,204 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 117,876 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 108,404 miles

Bothe rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2019 99,915 miles

Rear nearside metal brake pipe corroding (before flexible hose)

Rear offside metal brake pipe corroding (before flexible hose)

Pass 23 Nov 2018 90,985 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 76,367 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 76,367 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 62,674 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 45,216 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 45,216 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 43,834 miles

front/rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 Sep 2013 31,672 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 20 Sep 2012 23,577 miles

Nail in nearside 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 VSJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VSJ, 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 VSJ registered?

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

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