2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8L Petrol · NL09 ORC
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 84,291 miles. MOT expired on 01 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NL09 ORC Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2022
- 84,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
NL09 ORC Mileage History
- 28/02/201220,950 mi
- 11/02/201327,847 mi+6,897 mi
- 12/02/201435,478 mi+7,631 mi
- 03/03/201542,294 mi+6,816 mi
- 14/03/201655,574 mi+13,280 mi
- 10/03/201762,317 mi+6,743 mi
- 16/03/201868,861 mi+6,544 mi
- 11/03/201973,260 mi+4,399 mi
- 12/12/201977,320 mi+4,060 mi
- 12/11/202079,752 mi+2,432 mi
- 28/02/202284,291 mi+4,539 mi
- 02/03/202284,291 mi
Average of roughly 6,330 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
NL09 ORC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer (NL09 ORC) between February 2012 and March 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
Common Problems: MITSUBISHI LANCER
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rear Wheel Arch Rust(Moderate)
Corrosion often starts in the rear arches where mud and salt get trapped behind the lip.
- CVT Transmission Whine(Moderate)
The CVT gearbox can develop a whine if the fluid is old or the transmission has been overheated.
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