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P132 ERM

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,143 mi
Last recorded114,143 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 ERM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 114,143 miles

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 114,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 102,120 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion of chassis nearside and offside rear

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at front

handbrake lever travel

oil leak from sump

Pass 27 Jan 2010 102,120 miles

corrosion of chassis nearside and offside rear

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at front

handbrake lever travel

oil leak from sump

Pass 31 Jan 2009 90,366 miles

engine sump corroded and weeping oil

exhaust centre section corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded in plastic cover at front unable to fully inspect.

nearside rear and offside rear chassis corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 82,931 miles

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

sump very badly rusted and leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2007 77,025 miles

chassis on the offside and nearside rear starting to corrode

Pass 15 Mar 2006 70,145 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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P132 ERM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P132 ERM, 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 P132 ERM registered?

P132 ERM is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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