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WR59 VZZ

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,129 mi
Last recorded167,129 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR59 VZZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 167,129 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 150,320 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 132,434 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 132,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 118,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 110,129 miles

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

Nearside Front near side front tyre has cut in outer wall not to core

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

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

Offside Front tyre has cut in outerwall not to core

Fail 6 Nov 2015 110,129 miles

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

Nearside Front near side front tyre has cut in outer wall not to core

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

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

Offside Front tyre has cut in outerwall not to core

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 94,195 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 94,195 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,091 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 55,018 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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WR59 VZZ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

WR59 VZZ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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The MOT history for WR59 VZZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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