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P184 BAD

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,468 mi
Last recorded142,468 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 BAD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2011 142,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear inner wheel arches slight corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2010 135,206 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 126,385 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 126,380 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 115,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 115,789 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 108,234 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 108,732 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2006 101,195 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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P184 BAD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P184 BAD, 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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P184 BAD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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