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P148 CFH

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,371 mi
Last recorded76,371 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 CFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 76,371 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 76,371 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

nsr tyre poor

Pass 12 May 2010 65,073 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 53,357 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 53,357 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 52,074 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 50,736 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 48,838 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 48,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2) DANGEROUS

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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P148 CFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P148 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 P148 CFH registered?

P148 CFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P148 CFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P148 CFH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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