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P161 ODB

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,417 mi
Last recorded92,417 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 ODB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 92,417 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 89,174 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 89,174 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 84,457 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 84,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 79,405 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 69,675 miles

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

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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P161 ODB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P161 ODB, 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 P161 ODB registered?

P161 ODB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P161 ODB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 ODB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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