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K999 ALY

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

83,160 mi
Last recorded83,160 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 ALY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2008 83,160 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 83,160 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2007 76,640 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 76,640 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 68,564 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 68,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades split

o/s/f wing damaged effecting the opening of the door

o/s/r suspension mounting under vechicle starting to rust + corrode

Fail 7 Jun 2006 68,465 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2006 67,850 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front wiper blades starting to split

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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K999 ALY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K999 ALY, 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 K999 ALY registered?

K999 ALY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is K999 ALY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K999 ALY shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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