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P172 CFH

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,463 mi
Last recorded128,463 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 CFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2007 128,463 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear off side brake pipe rusty

near side and off side front tyres cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2006 122,091 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 122,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

SRS airbag light is on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rev counter and mileage counter turned off during emmissions test

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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P172 CFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P172 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P172 CFH registered?

P172 CFH is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P172 CFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 CFH shows 3 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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