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P139 CFH

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,330 mi
Last recorded113,330 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 CFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 14 May 2008 113,330 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 99,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front chassis cross member in front of radiator very rusty in places †rear brakes adjust †petrol breather pipe very rusty under o/s rear wheel arch

handbrake lever adjust †front & rear tyre sizes 175/70/13 †n/s door bottom part dented in †o/s rear tyre approx 3/4 worn

handbrake warning light remains lit on dashboard.

n/s rear chassis just behind petrol tank nasty rust blister †front exhaust pipe where flexible pipe is very rusty †front of engine & sump very rusty

Pass 3 May 2006 86,597 miles

handbrake lever adjust †tyre sizes front & rear 175/70/13 †bottom part of n/s door dented in †underbody surface rust in places †rear brakes adjust †metal petrol filler & breather pipes rusty under o/s rear wheel arch

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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P139 CFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P139 CFH, 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 P139 CFH registered?

P139 CFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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