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R272 DNP

1999 Mitsubishi Coupe

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,705 mi
Last recorded198,705 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Coupe137,410 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 DNP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2015 198,705 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 198,705 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 195,964 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

sump corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2014 195,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

sump corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 194,303 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 194,289 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 184,703 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 183,378 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 183,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 179,114 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 173,885 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r service brake low effort

one wheel nut missing from each road wheel

Pass 23 Feb 2007 167,427 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 158,007 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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R272 DNP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Coupe in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R272 DNP, 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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R272 DNP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Coupe, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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