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M212 FGC

1995 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,698 mi
Last recorded108,698 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2020
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Colt82,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM212 FGC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2020 108,698 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

offside front brake pads worn more than nearside front brake pads

Pass 19 Sep 2016 97,900 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 97,900 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 90,139 miles

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

front cross member corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 90,134 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dim (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

oil leak

Offside 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)

front cross member corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2014 69,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front cross member corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2014 69,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

front cross member corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2013 55,740 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 54,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 54,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 54,050 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 52,258 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 50,079 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,855 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 46,070 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,087 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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M212 FGC is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 M212 FGC, 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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M212 FGC is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 April 1995.

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