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T435 TEV

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,875 mi
Last recorded107,875 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT435 TEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 107,875 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear chassis rails corroding

brake pipes coated in grease

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 26 May 2015 107,873 miles

Offside 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)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear chassis rails corroding

brake pipes coated in grease

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 29 Apr 2014 103,560 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 29 Apr 2014 103,559 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded

rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 10 May 2013 96,093 miles

Both nearside & offside rear chassis rails corroded

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

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 7 May 2013 96,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Both nearside & offside rear chassis rails corroded

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

Pass 15 May 2012 86,154 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2012 86,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 77,140 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 69,362 miles

rear tyre wearing inner edges

Fail 21 May 2010 69,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyre wearing inner edges

Pass 22 May 2009 60,975 miles

front pads getting low

slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 21 May 2008 52,405 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 52,405 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2007 41,466 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 31,617 miles

nearside front tyre weaing on inner edge

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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T435 TEV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 T435 TEV, 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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T435 TEV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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