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L217 FNP

2006 Mitsubishi Coupe

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,725 mi
Last recorded115,725 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL217 FNP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCoupe
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 115,725 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 115,640 miles

All springs corroded

Blue smoke on acceleration

Subframe corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 115,639 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2014 113,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 10 Nov 2014 113,811 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Jul 2013 111,079 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 111,079 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 109,647 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 109,635 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 106,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 103,818 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 101,661 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 88,655 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 87,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 87,099 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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L217 FNP is a 2006 Mitsubishi Coupe in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L217 FNP, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L217 FNP is a 2006 Mitsubishi Coupe, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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