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M355 XHW

2002 Mitsubishi Coupe

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,479 mi
Last recorded99,479 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Coupe100,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM355 XHW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCoupe
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 99,479 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 99,477 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 97,705 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,708 miles

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

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

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

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

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

Offside rear chassis leg corroding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 May 2012 93,308 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

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

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

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

Offside rear chassis leg corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2011 88,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 88,764 miles

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 88,759 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 88,435 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 88,425 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 85,210 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 85,207 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 83,282 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 75,084 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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M355 XHW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Coupe in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 100,320 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 Coupe fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M355 XHW, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M355 XHW registered?

M355 XHW is a 2002 Mitsubishi Coupe, first registered on 8 October 2002.

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