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N99 RCL

1999 Mitsubishi Coupe

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

128,832 mi
Last recorded128,832 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Coupe137,410 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN99 RCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2012 128,832 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

rear discs excessively corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2011 128,828 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE DISC CORROED

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

UNDER BODY AND PARTS CORRODED DUE TO STANDING

Pass 28 Nov 2008 120,591 miles

front brake pads low and front discs in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2006 119,635 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 119,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N99 RCL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Coupe in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 N99 RCL, 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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What year was N99 RCL registered?

N99 RCL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Coupe, first registered on 23 June 1999.

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