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P160 OAK

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,163 mi
Last recorded151,163 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 OAK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2010 151,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 134,594 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 114,190 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 98,443 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 83,687 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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P160 OAK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P160 OAK, 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 P160 OAK registered?

P160 OAK is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P160 OAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P160 OAK shows 5 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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