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T436 TEV

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,920 mi
Last recorded93,920 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT436 TEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2016 93,920 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded

Front cross member corroded

Fuel filler neck and breather pipes heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear chassis corroded both sides not considered excessive

Pass 6 May 2015 87,590 miles

Engine sump corroded and leaking oil

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

Nearside front brake has a slight bind

Nearside front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 87,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Ehaust centre hanger is detached

Engine sump corroded and leaking oil

Exhaust heatshield loose

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

Nearside front brake has a slight bind

Nearside front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2014 80,039 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front anti-roll bar rubber bushes cracked

Front exhaust deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2014 80,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front anti-roll bar rubber bushes cracked

Front exhaust deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 72,145 miles

Engine sump corroded

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2012 61,402 miles

Both rear tyres cracked in centre of tread no plys or cords visible.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front anti roll bar bushes slighty cracked

Fail 18 May 2012 61,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both rear tyres cracked in middle of tread on cords seen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front anti roll bar bushes slighty cracked

Pass 16 May 2011 49,109 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and between tread no reinforcing exposed.

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

Fail 14 May 2011 49,102 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls and between tread no reinforcing exposed.

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 39,756 miles

all metal brake pipes undersealed

both rear tyres cracked and deteriorated. no reinforcement visible

off side front getting low on tread at centre

Fail 21 May 2010 39,752 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all metal brake pipes undersealed

both rear tyres cracked and deteriorated. no reinforcement visible

off side front getting low on tread at centre

Pass 5 Jun 2009 31,228 miles

Nearside front damage unlikely to cause injury.

Fail 5 Jun 2009 31,223 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front damage unlikely to cause injury.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 20,784 miles

Front number plate lightly damaged, still easily read.

Offside front Yokohama tyre completely devoid of tread on raised tread areas, both main treads not quite worn to tread depth warnings.

Offside rear foot-brake slower than nearside rear, not excessively & efforts good.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 20,784 miles

Front number plate lightly damaged, still easily read.

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front Yokohama tyre completely devoid of tread on raised tread areas, both main treads not quite worn to tread depth warnings.

Offside rear foot-brake slower than nearside rear, not excessively & efforts good.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 11,908 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 11,367 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 9,964 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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T436 TEV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T436 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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T436 TEV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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