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T446 AFX

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,071 mi
Last recorded103,071 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT446 AFX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 103,071 miles

Corrosion on front cross member and engine support bar

Corrosion on rear chassis legs

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Slight corrosion on brake pipes and fuel lines

Fail 21 Apr 2017 103,066 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Corrosion on front cross member and engine support bar

Corrosion on rear chassis legs

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

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Slight corrosion on brake pipes and fuel lines

Pass 16 Mar 2016 95,395 miles

both rear tyres perished / deep cracks

n/s/f and o/s/f brakes have slight bind

n/s/r chassis corroded ( double skinned)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 95,327 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished / deep cracks

n/s/f and o/s/f brakes have slight bind

n/s/r chassis corroded ( double skinned)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 89,169 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 89,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,284 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 84,282 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 84,261 miles

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyre perishing and cracking

n/s front tyre wearind bald on inner and outer edges and down to 2mm

o/s front tyre wearing bald on inner and outer edges and on 2mm.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 79,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Mar 2013 79,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2012 74,901 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 71,347 miles

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

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

nearside front outersill damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2010 65,455 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 58,207 miles

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

front brake pads worn very thin

Pass 28 Feb 2008 52,848 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 48,526 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 45,081 miles

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

light scratching swept area

nail in tyre

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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T446 AFX is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T446 AFX, 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 T446 AFX registered?

T446 AFX is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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