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M135 RVY

1995 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

104,983 mi
Last recorded104,983 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Colt82,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM135 RVY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 104,983 miles

Both front brake discs are corroded

O/S/R + O/S/F Tyres are worn on inner edges

O/s/r + N/s/r inner sill backs are corroded

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Oct 2012 104,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front brake discs are corroded

O/S/R + O/S/F Tyres are worn on inner edges

O/s/r + N/s/r inner sill backs are corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 101,832 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

underbody has general corrosion not excessive

Fail 10 Oct 2011 101,832 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

underbody has general corrosion not excessive

Pass 15 Oct 2010 98,108 miles

offside front disc scored

Fail 14 Oct 2010 98,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

offside front disc scored

Pass 15 Oct 2009 94,701 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 94,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 91,100 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 91,100 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 88,761 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 88,761 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 84,685 miles

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

n/s/r tyre misshapen

worp in n/s/f brake disc

Fail 12 Oct 2006 84,685 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre misshapen

worp in n/s/f brake disc

Pass 4 Oct 2005 79,744 miles

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

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

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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M135 RVY is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 M135 RVY, 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.

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M135 RVY is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 March 1995.

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