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WR59 OYA

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,735 mi
Last recorded92,735 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 OYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 92,735 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 92,711 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 92,702 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 92,610 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 88,837 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

side sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2025 88,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

side sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2024 85,270 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 82,073 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush cracked/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 78,069 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 74,734 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Track rod end and inner ball joints ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Track rod end and inner ball joints ()

Fail 4 Jan 2021 74,733 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Track rod end and inner ball joints ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Track rod end and inner ball joints ()

Pass 25 Jun 2019 68,389 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 62,447 miles

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 27 Apr 2017 56,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 52,451 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 47,118 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 32,196 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 29,364 miles

chip in screen

Pass 14 Nov 2012 23,391 miles

N/S/F Tyre sidewall damaged

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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WR59 OYA is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WR59 OYA, 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 WR59 OYA registered?

WR59 OYA is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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