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P690 UAF

1997 Mitsubishi Coupe

Silver Petrol 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

108,170 mi
Last recorded108,170 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Coupe75,162 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 UAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCoupe
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,972cc
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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 108,170 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 99,565 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 99,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel well to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 89,890 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 89,890 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 84,049 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 69,945 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Near rear valence (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 69,945 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Near rear valence (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 57,810 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 49,536 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 45,409 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 45,409 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,521 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,755 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing edges

Fail 7 Feb 2012 41,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

n/s rear tyre worn edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,129 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged

Fail 7 Feb 2011 39,129 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,387 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Feb 2010 34,384 miles

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)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2009 27,320 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 27,274 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,256 miles

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 2 Feb 2008 17,241 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

number plates fitted are foreign use

rear panel bolts loose on body

slight corrosion on discs

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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P690 UAF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Coupe in Silver with a 2,972cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 75,162 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 P690 UAF, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P690 UAF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Coupe, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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