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P186 BAD

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

Orange Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,722 mi
Last recorded113,722 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 BAD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 113,722 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 113,722 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 106,413 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 106,413 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 106,376 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 103,273 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 103,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 103,169 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 103,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 97,273 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 97,206 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

nearside rear wheel damaged

radiator deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2007 72,415 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 61,623 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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P186 BAD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in Orange with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P186 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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What year was P186 BAD registered?

P186 BAD is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P186 BAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P186 BAD shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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