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P182 DPB

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,802 mi
Last recorded91,802 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 DPB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 91,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 89,132 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 89,132 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 85,628 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 85,463 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN TO 3.0 MM TREAD DEPTH ALL FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 3 Mar 2007 82,187 miles

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

rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2006 75,325 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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P182 DPB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P182 DPB, 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 P182 DPB registered?

P182 DPB is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P182 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P182 DPB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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