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YX59 OLJ

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,966 mi
Last recorded50,966 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 OLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 50,966 miles

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

vehicle underbody has been undersealed

Pass 4 Sep 2023 47,247 miles

front and rear steering and suspension componets slightly corroded

some underbody componets covered in black paint

Pass 7 Sep 2022 44,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under body corrision all over

Fail 7 Sep 2022 44,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under body corrision all over

Pass 9 Sep 2021 43,313 miles

slight underbody and suspension corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 41,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both caliper (1.1.11 (c))

under body corrision all over

Pass 16 Aug 2019 39,303 miles

under body corrision all over

Pass 31 Aug 2018 36,745 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,155 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 31,610 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 28,789 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 25,987 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 23,514 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear tyres are wearing uneven on inner edges

nearside front tyre is wearing low on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 21,565 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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YX59 OLJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,499cc 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 YX59 OLJ, 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 YX59 OLJ registered?

YX59 OLJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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