MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,748 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both main feed brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear brake pipes slightly corroded (from flexi to wheel cylinder)
oil leak
small cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall and worn close to legal limit
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside rear chassis corroded not excessive
play in nearside front d bush
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside rear chassis corroded not excessive
play in nearside front d bush
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
both front to rear main feed brake pipes slightly corroded
corrosion appearing on chassis (offside rear)
exhaust corroded and leaking slightly
nail in nearside rear tyre
offside front tyre worn down to tread wear indicator and scrubbed
offside headlamp aim kick up too high
offside reartyre worn low on inner edge
oil leak
play in nearside front anti roll bar D bush
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?
Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P185 FAW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 P185 FAW, 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 P185 FAW registered?
P185 FAW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 June 1997.
Is P185 FAW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P185 FAW shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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