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P129 MCS

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,080 mi
Last recorded143,080 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 MCS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2011 143,080 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 137,716 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 131,946 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

radiator fins corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2009 131,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

radiator fins corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2008 127,437 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 127,437 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 118,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 109,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P129 MCS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P129 MCS, 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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P129 MCS is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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