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WV59 OLP

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,363 mi
Last recorded116,363 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 OLP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 116,363 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 111,250 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 111,240 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL CENTRE SECTION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 111,118 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 109,898 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel stains around fuel tank

Fail 10 Nov 2020 109,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel stains around fuel tank

Pass 31 Oct 2019 104,482 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 104,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 90,053 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 90,053 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 75,765 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 75,746 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush x 2 inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 from hoses forward (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 59,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 58,917 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 50,350 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 43,006 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Oct 2013 34,146 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 25,992 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 24,806 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 24,806 miles

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

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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WV59 OLP is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WV59 OLP, 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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WV59 OLP is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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