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M230 TRS

1995 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

106,516 mi
Last recorded106,516 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Colt82,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM230 TRS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2007 106,516 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2006 98,453 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 98,453 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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M230 TRS is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M230 TRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M230 TRS registered?

M230 TRS is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M230 TRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M230 TRS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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