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P119 DDF

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,334 mi
Last recorded93,334 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 DDF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 93,334 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Fail 19 Feb 2026 93,328 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 12 Mar 2025 92,652 miles

3,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Both rear arches corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn low on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front tyre worn low on edges.

Fail 6 Mar 2025 92,643 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

3,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Both rear arches corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn low on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front tyre worn low on edges.

Pass 5 Mar 2024 91,882 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 91,872 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 90,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 90,805 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear brake pipes corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 89,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2,000 to 4,000 miles left. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear arches are corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2021 88,480 miles

4000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Both rear arches corroded.

Offside front tyre worn low on edges.

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 87,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect from rocker cover gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil sump is corroded.

Fail 21 Feb 2020 87,695 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect from rocker cover gasket. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil sump is corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2019 85,698 miles

Nearside rear outer sill corroded.

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Oil leak from rocker cover gasket.

Fail 19 Feb 2019 85,690 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside rear outer sill corroded.

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Oil leak from rocker cover gasket.

Pass 21 Feb 2018 83,794 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link rubbers cracking.

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

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 81,716 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link rubbers cracking.

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

Nearside rear chassis corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 79,901 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link rubbers split.

Nearside front tyre worn low on edges.

Oil leak from rocker cover gasket.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 78,548 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 76,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Feb 2013 75,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 75,052 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 72,652 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,951 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 65,061 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offisde rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 9 Mar 2010 65,061 miles

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

offisde rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Mar 2009 59,889 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 59,722 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 53,748 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 44,596 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,236 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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P119 DDF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P119 DDF, 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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P119 DDF is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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