MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,617 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal rubber slightly worn on corner.
Fuel filler pipes going to tank corroded.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal rubber slightly worn on corner.
Fuel filler pipes going to tank corroded.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?
Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P140 LEY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 P140 LEY, 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 P140 LEY registered?
P140 LEY is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 February 1997.
Is P140 LEY safe to buy?
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