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P146 DSO

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,697 mi
Last recorded93,697 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 DSO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2007 93,697 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 91,604 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 87,704 miles

FRONT CROSS MEMBER CORRODED /BRAKE PIPE TO O/S REAR FLEX CORRODED /O/S N/S//REAR CHASSIS CORRODED NO HOLES /BRAKE PIPES ACROSS BULKHEAD CORRODED

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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P146 DSO 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 P146 DSO, 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 P146 DSO registered?

P146 DSO is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 March 1997.

Is P146 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P146 DSO shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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