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P143 CFH

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,268 mi
Last recorded77,268 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 CFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2014 77,268 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 72,769 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 May 2013 72,769 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 69,519 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 69,517 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,606 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 62,065 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,092 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 52,659 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 47,682 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 42,607 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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P143 CFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P143 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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P143 CFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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