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M355 RGM

1995 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,685 mi
Last recorded73,685 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Colt82,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM355 RGM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2008 73,685 miles

NS Front Shock Absorber Leaking Slightly

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 73,685 miles

NS Front Shock Absorber Leaking Slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2007 71,937 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 71,930 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 23 Jun 2006 71,122 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 71,122 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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M355 RGM is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M355 RGM, 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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What year was M355 RGM registered?

M355 RGM is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 January 1995.

Is M355 RGM safe to buy?

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