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YY09 AAV

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,389 mi
Last recorded160,389 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 AAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 160,389 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 160,227 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 147,935 miles

All vehicle underneath undersealed including steering, suspension components

Fail 25 Aug 2021 147,933 miles

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

All vehicle underneath undersealed including steering, suspension components

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 144,723 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 131,690 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 119,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 108,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 108,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 96,058 miles

Rear brake disc's corroded & offside rear binding slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,510 miles

Nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly pitted

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 67,634 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 67,634 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 59,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc's inner faces in poor condition.Rear brake disc's showing signs of corrosion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,366 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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YY09 AAV is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY09 AAV, 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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YY09 AAV is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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