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P131 OWC

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,290 mi
Last recorded94,290 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 OWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2009 94,290 miles

offside outer sill has surface corrosion and is slightly damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2008 93,431 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 91,599 miles

offside front tyre has 2mm tread wearing on outer edges

offside rear tyre is wearing bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2006 89,230 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes are perishing

nearside front tyre has 1.6mm tread and bald on outer edge

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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P131 OWC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P131 OWC, 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 P131 OWC registered?

P131 OWC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P131 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P131 OWC shows 4 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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