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T302 SDD

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,369 mi
Last recorded133,369 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT302 SDD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 133,369 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 133,369 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 128,434 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 114,497 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 114,497 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 105,987 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 105,987 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 100,069 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 94,961 miles

slight play to inner steering rack ball joints

Fail 7 Jun 2011 94,911 miles

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

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

slight play to inner steering rack ball joints

Pass 1 Jun 2010 90,531 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 90,531 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 85,355 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 78,438 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 72,979 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 67,168 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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T302 SDD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 74,496 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 T302 SDD, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T302 SDD registered?

T302 SDD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T302 SDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T302 SDD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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