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P127 SHP

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,096 mi
Last recorded76,096 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 SHP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 76,096 miles

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

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

brake fluid starting to look contaminated

front brakes binding slightly discs very rusty

front number plate bent

fuel and brake pipes getting rusty

offside wiper starting to split

under side and suspension rusty

Pass 13 Sep 2017 76,043 miles

brake pedal rubber starting to split

front number plate bent

fuel and brake pipes surface rust

offside front brakes sticking slightly

underside and suspension rusty

Fail 13 Sep 2017 76,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber starting to split

front number plate bent

fuel and brake pipes surface rust

offside front brakes sticking slightly

underside and suspension rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2016 75,963 miles

Rear brake and fuel pipes getting rusty

drivers seat belt slow to return

front number plate bowed

offside front brake sticking slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2016 75,957 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded gearbox mount crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake and fuel pipes getting rusty

drivers seat belt slow to return

front number plate bowed

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,760 miles

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 8 Sep 2015 75,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 12 Sep 2014 74,811 miles

o.s. w/blade split, cracks s/walls all tyres,radiator fins corroded, front cross member corroded, brake pedal rubber worn.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,246 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 73,244 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 72,381 miles

underside corroded, n.s. spot inop., radiator cooling fins corroded away.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,194 miles

w/blades split.

Pass 2 Oct 2010 71,144 miles

surface corrosoin throughout underside and components , slight binding os front brake , brake pedal rubber wearing on edge

Pass 7 Oct 2009 69,248 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight binding o.s.f. brake, rear silencer baffles loose.

Fail 7 Oct 2009 69,248 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight binding o.s.f. brake, rear silencer baffles loose.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 67,136 miles

brake pedal rubber split, rear silencer baffles loose.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 65,799 miles

corrosion both sides rear chassis near limit, brake pedal rubber worn.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 65,347 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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P127 SHP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P127 SHP, 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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P127 SHP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P127 SHP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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