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209 ABD

1995 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,965 mi
Last recorded125,965 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Colt82,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration209 ABD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 125,965 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 125,952 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 125,897 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 125,897 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 125,724 miles

hand brake lever high but still works

Pass 22 Mar 2019 125,573 miles

Front brakes slightly uneven.

Nearside Front Brake slightly tight.

Nearside Rear Handbrake slightly low.

Offside Rear Brake slightly low.

Rear brakes slightly uneven.

Pass 24 Mar 2018 125,272 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 125,172 miles

Front brakes slightly tight.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 125,112 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 125,106 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s/f brake slightly tight

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 15 May 2014 125,056 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 125,005 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 124,945 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 124,870 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 124,685 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 124,564 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 124,116 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 123,603 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 123,603 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 123,542 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 123,542 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 117,339 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
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209 ABD is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 82,317 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 209 ABD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 209 ABD registered?

209 ABD is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 13 April 1995.

Is 209 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 209 ABD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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