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DCZ 8809

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

218,733 mi
Last recorded218,733 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCZ 8809
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 218,733 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 218,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 206,481 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 206,475 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 193,371 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 181,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 181,998 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 171,695 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 160,615 miles

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

oil leak from presure switch

Pass 28 Jan 2009 151,983 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 143,474 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 127,827 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 111,898 miles

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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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DCZ 8809 is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 79,388 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 DCZ 8809, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DCZ 8809 registered?

DCZ 8809 is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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The MOT history for DCZ 8809 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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