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Y483 OJL

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,606 mi
Last recorded88,606 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY483 OJL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 88,606 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 85,700 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 84,148 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 81,717 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 77,278 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 75,728 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 74,228 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 73,447 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 67,978 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 60,611 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 60,611 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 52,289 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 67,513 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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Y483 OJL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y483 OJL, 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 Y483 OJL registered?

Y483 OJL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 11 June 2009.

Is Y483 OJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y483 OJL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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