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P194 FWP

1997 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,699 mi
Last recorded109,699 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Colt79,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP194 FWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 109,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear body corroded at suspension fixing point

Fail 28 Mar 2013 109,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear body corroded at suspension fixing point

Pass 23 Feb 2012 106,044 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 103,541 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 101,859 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 98,619 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 93,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 86,079 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 78,888 miles

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

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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P194 FWP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P194 FWP, 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 P194 FWP registered?

P194 FWP is a 1997 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P194 FWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P194 FWP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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