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M196 SGW

1999 Mitsubishi Coupe

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,439 mi
Last recorded162,439 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Coupe137,410 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM196 SGW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2013 162,439 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 153,575 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 153,571 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear discs are corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 152,175 miles

BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS POOR.

O/S/R AND N/S/R MAIN CHASSIS TAILS CORRODING.

Pass 9 Jul 2010 149,478 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 149,478 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 146,401 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 140,158 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 138,159 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jul 2007 137,798 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 113,836 miles

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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M196 SGW is a 1999 Mitsubishi Coupe in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 137,410 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M196 SGW, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M196 SGW registered?

M196 SGW is a 1999 Mitsubishi Coupe, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is M196 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M196 SGW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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