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M99 LJB

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,060 mi
Last recorded97,060 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 LJB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,060 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ENGINE MOUNTING FRAME CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive LOWER AND INSIDE EDGE OF INTEGRAL BOX SECTION CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner INNER WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive LOWER AND INSIDE EDGE OF INTEGRAL BOX SECTION CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 97,060 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture BRAKE PIPE HAS FAILED AND IS LEAKING BRAKE FLUID CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ENGINE MOUNTING FRAME CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive LOWER AND INSIDE EDGE OF INTEGRAL BOX SECTION CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive APPEARS TO BE FROM OLD AND CORRODED OIL FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner INNER WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive LOWER AND INSIDE EDGE OF INTEGRAL BOX SECTION CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 93,926 miles

offside and nearside rear chassis advance corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2019 90,826 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 90,820 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 87,117 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 83,208 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,344 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 73,338 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,740 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,504 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,674 miles

Water contamination to o/s front indicator lamp

Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,819 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 55,802 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 52,038 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 52,038 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 47,260 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 47,260 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 43,045 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,045 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,896 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 34,437 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 30,603 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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M99 LJB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 79,388 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 M99 LJB, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M99 LJB registered?

M99 LJB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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The MOT history for M99 LJB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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