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P135 WAP

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,473 mi
Last recorded48,473 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 WAP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 48,473 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,041 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 48,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,327 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,385 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust section repaired with exhaust paste

Pass 16 Feb 2008 45,561 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,343 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2006 42,608 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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P135 WAP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P135 WAP, 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 P135 WAP registered?

P135 WAP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P135 WAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P135 WAP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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