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B4 TKG

2001 Mitsubishi Coupe

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

152,067 mi
Last recorded152,067 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Coupe85,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 TKG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCoupe
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 152,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Slight play track rod inner ball joint

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Slight play track rod inner ball joint

Fail 23 Mar 2021 152,051 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d block (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d block (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 150,310 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 150,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 147,220 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2015 139,527 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 125,114 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 122,839 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all rear suspension bushes perishing

general surface corrosion

previous chassis repairs

repair weld to the nearside front (inner) wheel arch

Fail 15 Aug 2013 122,802 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general surface corrosion

previous chassis repairs

Fail 9 Jul 2013 122,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 112,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 112,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 109,805 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion in offside front lower suspension arm

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit & borderline out of shape, (new tyre required)

offside rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge & out of shape

Fail 31 Mar 2011 109,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion in offside front lower suspension arm

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit & borderline out of shape, (new tyre required)

offside front brake disc in very poor condition

offside rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge & out of shape

Pass 25 Mar 2010 93,875 miles

off side upper limit, near side inner wing guard is insecure, power steering fluid leak, sill covers are fitted, off side rear chassis rail is corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2010 93,867 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

off side upper limit, near side inner wing guard is insecure, power steering fluid leak, sill covers are fitted, off side rear chassis rail is corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2009 85,213 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 74,865 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 73,447 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 73,446 miles

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

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

Front tyres are worn on the edges †Front brake pads are low †Rear box is cracked and blowing slightly †Rear hubs bushes are worn

Pass 19 May 2006 68,832 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 65,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rubbers starting to split

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Coupe?

Based on 1,238 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
3,688
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 83
Brake pipe excessively corroded 79
Steering rack gaiter split 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 77
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
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B4 TKG is a 2001 Mitsubishi Coupe in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 85,213 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 Coupe fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B4 TKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B4 TKG is a 2001 Mitsubishi Coupe, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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