CarVerify

Free Car Check

J13 BPT

1994 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,364 mi
Last recorded65,364 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2009
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi Colt85,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 BPT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2009 65,364 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 65,347 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 62,067 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 62,055 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 58,306 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 55,159 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 51,993 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
Full Mitsubishi Colt reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J13 BPT is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 85,928 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 J13 BPT, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J13 BPT?

You can check the full history of J13 BPT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J13 BPT registered?

J13 BPT is a 1994 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 13 December 1994.

Is J13 BPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 BPT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J13 BPT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J13 BPT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.