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P106 ODA

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,817 mi
Last recorded67,817 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 ODA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,817 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 67,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 62,339 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 55,974 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2008 49,801 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2008 49,801 miles

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

front discs rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2007 43,320 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 43,320 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 36,698 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 36,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 ODA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ODA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P106 ODA registered?

P106 ODA is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P106 ODA safe to buy?

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