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P124 RMJ

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,498 mi
Last recorded70,498 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP124 RMJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2016 70,498 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 69,465 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 68,553 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 67,341 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,520 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 63,327 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 60,050 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 57,064 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 53,852 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 49,921 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 46,160 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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P124 RMJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P124 RMJ, 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 P124 RMJ registered?

P124 RMJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P124 RMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P124 RMJ shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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