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P183 RBD

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,333 mi
Last recorded126,333 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 RBD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 May 2008 126,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2008 126,333 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 117,700 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 104,931 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 104,931 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2005 77,308 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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P183 RBD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P183 RBD, 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 P183 RBD registered?

P183 RBD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P183 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P183 RBD shows 6 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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