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N198 MCL

1996 Mitsubishi Estate

Black Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

229,725 mi
Last recorded229,725 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Estate131,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 MCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEstate
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 229,725 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 221,446 miles

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

corrosion to o/s rear chassis rail

Pass 15 Nov 2012 210,790 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 198,557 miles

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

front brake disc's warn

Fail 29 Nov 2011 198,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake disc's warn

Pass 1 Dec 2010 184,944 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 168,870 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres started to crack/perish

Pass 19 Nov 2008 152,966 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 137,579 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Estate?

Based on 1,035 MOT tests across 113 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
6,831
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
113
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 35
fog lamp not working 34
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N198 MCL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Estate in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Estate models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 131,316 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Estate fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N198 MCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Estate typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Estate is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N198 MCL is a 1996 Mitsubishi Estate, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N198 MCL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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