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T438 JRL

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,265 mi
Last recorded53,265 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT438 JRL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 53,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2015 53,262 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated/corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2013 53,261 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

passenger wiper refill deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2012 53,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 53,161 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 47,472 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 36,711 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres perished slightly

Pass 13 May 2008 31,462 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 26,406 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 18,694 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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T438 JRL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 T438 JRL, 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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T438 JRL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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