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T438 MBU

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,782 mi
Last recorded113,782 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT438 MBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2009 113,782 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2009 113,782 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 30 May 2009 113,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES BECOMING CUT / SCUFFED UP ON TREAD AREAS

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES / WEARING VERY LOW / ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST WHEN NEW TYRES FITTED 185 / 65 / 14 T

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF GENERAL CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 26 Jun 2008 101,104 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 100,775 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2007 85,515 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 85,515 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 79,009 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 MBU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T438 MBU, 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 T438 MBU registered?

T438 MBU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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