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YY09 RCX

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,562 mi
Last recorded86,562 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 RCX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 86,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion to multiple underside components, Including Both subframes, suspension and steering components

Fail 25 Feb 2022 86,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front subframe corroded / holed, Close to NSF arm mounting points (marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush de-bonding slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to multiple underside components, Including Both subframes, suspension and steering components

Pass 1 Mar 2021 78,889 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 78,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 71,364 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 65,922 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 65,922 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from calliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from calliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 57,994 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,172 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 50,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,076 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 33,698 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 25,407 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 22,562 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 18,033 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 RCX is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol 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 RCX, 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 YY09 RCX registered?

YY09 RCX is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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