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P134 TFB

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,515 mi
Last recorded120,515 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 TFB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 120,515 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis have underseal

Pass 15 May 2013 115,478 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 75,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on edges

free play at steering wheel

Pass 3 May 2012 108,253 miles

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 101,354 miles

rear chassis corroding

Pass 17 May 2010 94,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 85,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre side wall starting to perish

r/brake back plates corroded

Pass 22 May 2008 78,884 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 70,076 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 60,261 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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P134 TFB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P134 TFB, 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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P134 TFB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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