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T455 TEV

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,906 mi
Last recorded64,906 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT455 TEV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 64,906 miles

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

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

front wipers slightly worn but not to excess

off side rear tyre slightly perished but not to excess

Pass 4 Jul 2011 57,691 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 57,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre starting to get low on inner edge

n/s/f wheel inner rim damaged

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,010 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 49,670 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 49,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,519 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 47,099 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 45,665 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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T455 TEV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T455 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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What year was T455 TEV registered?

T455 TEV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 7 June 1999.

Is T455 TEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T455 TEV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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