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WN59 VYB

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,108 mi
Last recorded109,108 miles
Recorded on27 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 VYB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2024 109,108 miles

All under the body covered with under seal ,obscuring some components

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 102,367 miles

all suspension very rusty

underside of car rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2022 94,389 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 94,389 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 88,709 miles

all suspension rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2021 88,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all suspension rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2020 85,210 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 75,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 75,990 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 66,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,732 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,841 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 51,961 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 49,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 40,756 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 29,631 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

nsf foggy cracked

nsr tyre cracked

rear discs worn and corroded

rear wiper blade incomplete

Pass 13 Oct 2012 29,631 miles

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

nsf foggy cracked

nsr tyre cracked

rear discs worn and corroded

rear wiper blade incomplete

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 VYB is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VYB, 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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WN59 VYB is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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