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P184 RBD

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,333 mi
Last recorded91,333 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP184 RBD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 91,333 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear chassi legs corroaded but not considered to be excessive

Fail 3 Jun 2010 91,280 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear chassi legs corroaded but not considered to be excessive

Pass 9 Jun 2009 87,203 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear chassi legs coroaded but not concidered to be excessive

Fail 9 Jun 2009 87,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear chassi legs coroaded but not concidered to be excessive

Pass 22 May 2008 79,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2007 71,104 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

spare tyre has been fitted to offside front wheel

Fail 11 May 2007 71,104 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

spare tyre has been fitted to offside front wheel

Pass 12 May 2006 61,813 miles

disc pads cannot be seen properly

exhaust rusty in places

Fail 12 May 2006 61,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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 RBD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue 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 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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P184 RBD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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