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M355 SDB

1995 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,436 mi
Last recorded113,436 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Colt82,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM355 SDB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 113,436 miles

o/s front road spring corroded. front suspension conponents general under body corrosion petrol filler kneck corroded. clutch slipping slight front brake judder

suspect new brake pipes fitted with wrong type of union not leaking at time of test,Customer notified.

Fail 23 Nov 2010 113,436 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s front road spring corroded. front suspension conponents corroded. general under body corrosion. petrol filler kneck corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2010 113,418 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s front road spring corroded. front suspension conponents corroded. general under body corrosion. petrol filler kneck corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2009 108,840 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 108,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 96,954 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 96,954 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 84,878 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 84,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 73,329 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 64,150 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 64,150 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 SDB is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SDB, 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 SDB registered?

M355 SDB is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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