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WV09 HWC

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

184,117 mi
Last recorded184,117 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 HWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 184,117 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 179,466 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 179,466 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 172,742 miles

Offside Front slight noise evident (no play found)

engine/under trays fitted restricting view

exhaust corroding

Fail 26 Jul 2018 172,263 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front slight noise evident (no play found)

engine/under trays fitted restricting view

exhaust corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2017 160,550 miles

front pads look to be getting low

slight chip in front screen

Pass 31 Mar 2016 143,317 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 143,307 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 127,265 miles

EMISSIONS TOO LOW TO RECORD (DPF)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 127,265 miles

EMISSIONS TOO LOW TO RECORD (DPF)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 111,267 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 111,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 89,198 miles

rear tyres featherd on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,015 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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WV09 HWC is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WV09 HWC, 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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WV09 HWC is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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