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WP09 BYT

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,316 mi
Last recorded80,316 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 BYT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 80,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 80,230 miles

Central Front Body panel insecure front panel very loose and hanging down (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 69,154 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 64,306 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 59,246 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 21 Jun 2017 59,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2016 54,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on side wall

Rear x2 tyres perished

Pass 10 Jul 2015 49,873 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 49,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 45,003 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,474 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,260 miles

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

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

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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WP09 BYT is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP09 BYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP09 BYT registered?

WP09 BYT is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is WP09 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP09 BYT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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