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T428 JPU

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,309 mi
Last recorded88,309 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT428 JPU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 88,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 84,150 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2008 75,740 miles

advise corrosion in area of bonnet catch recomend attension

Fail 21 Oct 2008 75,740 miles

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

advise corrosion in area of bonnet catch recomend attension

Pass 1 Aug 2007 68,071 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 68,071 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 59,949 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 59,949 miles

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

Exhaust has a major 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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T428 JPU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T428 JPU, 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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What year was T428 JPU registered?

T428 JPU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 April 1999.

Is T428 JPU safe to buy?

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