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YC59 WPR

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,280 mi
Last recorded60,280 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 WPR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 60,280 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 59,399 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 59,399 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 55,898 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2023 55,898 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2022 52,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe adjust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 48,437 miles

corrosion throughout, brake, steering, suspension components etc

suspension bushes worn front and rear

Fail 2 Oct 2021 48,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion throughout, brake, steering, suspension components etc

suspension bushes worn front and rear

Pass 1 Oct 2020 44,784 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 40,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 35,797 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 32,234 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 28,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 21,346 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 16,714 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Dec 2013 12,021 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 12,021 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 8,980 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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YC59 WPR is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YC59 WPR, 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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YC59 WPR is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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