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P106 JNB

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,420 mi
Last recorded64,420 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 JNB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2008 64,420 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 57,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 57,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 49,433 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake lever near end of reserve travel

Pass 11 Dec 2006 49,433 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake lever near end of reserve travel

Pass 23 Nov 2005 40,543 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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P106 JNB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P106 JNB, 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 P106 JNB registered?

P106 JNB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 March 1997.

Is P106 JNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P106 JNB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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