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WV09 HWN

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,336 mi
Last recorded40,336 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 HWN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 40,336 miles

All underbody corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2019 40,336 miles

All underbody corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 38,639 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 23,408 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 23,391 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 21,411 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 20,970 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering rack arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 18,697 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 13,132 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 7,588 miles

n/s/f tyre beginning to perish and cuts in tyre wall [not to cords]and wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre beginning to perish and worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2012 6,889 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres perished and splitting

Pass 12 Mar 2012 6,889 miles

all 4 tyres perished and splitting

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 HWN is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV09 HWN, 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 WV09 HWN registered?

WV09 HWN is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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