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R231 ENP

1998 Mitsubishi Coupe

Red Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,140 mi
Last recorded92,140 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Coupe99,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 ENP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCoupe
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 92,140 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 91,049 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 90,278 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 90,276 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 89,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Underneath the car slightly corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 89,234 miles

Underneath the car slightly corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 88,082 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front headlamp aims are slightly low

offside front indicator lense is slightly damaged

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Fail 6 Jan 2009 88,082 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front headlamp aims are slightly low

offside front indicator lense is slightly damaged

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 2 Feb 2008 86,440 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 86,440 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 84,284 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 80,777 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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R231 ENP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Coupe in Red with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 99,272 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 R231 ENP, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R231 ENP registered?

R231 ENP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Coupe, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R231 ENP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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