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YR09 UTP

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,270 mi
Last recorded163,270 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 UTP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 163,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 163,269 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Air Rich - Due To Exhaust Leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe Bracket Leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 153,938 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 153,938 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 149,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 149,845 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 134,461 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 118,011 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 118,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 100,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r pads very low and cannot see inners

Pass 4 Mar 2014 76,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edge

slight movement in lower steering uj

slight movement in o/s lower ball joint

Fail 4 Mar 2014 76,234 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing slightly on edge

slight movement in lower steering uj

slight movement in o/s lower ball joint

Pass 14 Feb 2013 53,933 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Worn On Outer edge

Offside Front Wiper Blade Split but clears Windscreen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,337 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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YR09 UTP is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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