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T415 TNE

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,255 mi
Last recorded86,255 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT415 TNE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2010 86,255 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

all coil springs complete

all shocks are corroded and have light misting of oil

front cross member corroded

fuel pipes and filler neck corroded

inside boot wet with water

light corrosion underside to structure and components

offside and nearside rear outer wheel arches are slightly damaged and scraped but no sharp edges

rear exhaust back box joint corroded

spare tyre outer edge worn

steering rack damp (no leaks)

Fail 2 Apr 2010 86,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

inside boot wet with water

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

all coil springs complete

all shocks are corroded and have light misting of oil

front cross member corroded

fuel pipes and filler neck corroded

light corrosion underside to structure and components

offside and nearside rear outer wheel arches are slightly damaged and scraped but no sharp edges

rear exhaust back box joint corroded

spare tyre outer edge worn

steering rack damp (no leaks)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 84,651 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 84,651 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 77,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 69,814 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 69,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 62,850 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 62,850 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 53,578 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 53,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

N/S headlamp body cracked adjusters inoperative

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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T415 TNE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 70,694 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 T415 TNE, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T415 TNE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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