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N129 TRY

1996 Mitsubishi Coupe

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

186,079 mi
Last recorded186,079 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Coupe74,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 TRY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2007 186,079 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 185,373 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 161,058 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2006 161,044 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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N129 TRY is a 1996 Mitsubishi Coupe in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 74,456 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 N129 TRY, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N129 TRY registered?

N129 TRY is a 1996 Mitsubishi Coupe, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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