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T449 RGB

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,292 mi
Last recorded111,292 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT449 RGB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 111,292 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 111,242 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 108,163 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 105,779 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 103,028 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 100,907 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 95,112 miles

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

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

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

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

rear fuel pipes are corroded.

Pass 10 Jul 2006 84,824 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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T449 RGB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 T449 RGB, 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 T449 RGB registered?

T449 RGB is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T449 RGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T449 RGB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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