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YR09 UTG

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

91,897 mi
Last recorded91,897 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 UTG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2021 91,897 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Jun 2021 91,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 86,833 miles

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

Rear brake disc pitted

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 7 Apr 2020 86,831 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 86,574 miles

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

under body undersealed

Pass 10 Apr 2019 82,192 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 82,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,443 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 74,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 65,725 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 57,159 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 57,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 49,131 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,918 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 37,964 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,565 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has deep cut in outer side wall but no cords exposed.

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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YR09 UTG is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YR09 UTG, 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 YR09 UTG registered?

YR09 UTG is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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