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P185 FAW

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

135,748 mi
Last recorded135,748 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 FAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2007 135,748 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Nov 2007 135,742 miles

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 135,724 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 131,270 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2006 131,270 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 131,157 miles

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.

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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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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P185 FAW is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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