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F18 CHY

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,817 mi
Last recorded116,817 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse125,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 CHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEclipse
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 116,817 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 187,470 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 187,458 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 180,061 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes covered with grease... unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 Nov 2007 180,061 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes covered with grease... unable to fully inspect

Fail 1 Mar 2007 180,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

bonnet catch stiff/seized

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to grease applied

Fail 17 Feb 2006 159,316 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 159,316 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Based on 55,415 MOT tests across 9,891 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
6,724
Miles/Year
9,891
On UK Roads
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F18 CHY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 125,565 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was F18 CHY registered?

F18 CHY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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