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N718 AAW

1996 Mitsubishi Coupe

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,943 mi
Last recorded75,943 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Coupe74,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN718 AAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCoupe
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2014 75,943 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2014 75,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 71,780 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 71,761 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 67,382 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 67,252 miles

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

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

no match found on emissons cat been removed??

Pass 28 Aug 2008 64,253 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,846 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 53,787 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2006 53,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N718 AAW is a 1996 Mitsubishi Coupe in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N718 AAW, 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 N718 AAW registered?

N718 AAW is a 1996 Mitsubishi Coupe, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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