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L5 PAH

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,800 mi
Last recorded84,800 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 PAH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 84,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise stickers on o/s of screen be moved to n/s

Fail 18 May 2009 84,612 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise stickers on o/s of screen be moved to n/s

Pass 22 May 2008 78,977 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 72,432 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 64,478 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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L5 PAH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L5 PAH, 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 L5 PAH registered?

L5 PAH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is L5 PAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 PAH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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