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T579 SDD

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,716 mi
Last recorded135,716 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT579 SDD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 135,716 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f brake binding

sump badly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2011 135,716 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f brake binding

sump badly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 119,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 107,605 miles

advise rear fuel pipes corroding slightly

Fail 15 Jun 2009 107,605 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

advise rear fuel pipes corroding slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2008 98,780 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front exhaust shield broken

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel high

Fail 17 Jun 2008 98,780 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front exhaust shield broken

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel high

Pass 25 Jun 2007 96,207 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside & offside front brake discs worn

spare wheel defective

Pass 29 Jul 2006 87,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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T579 SDD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 T579 SDD, 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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T579 SDD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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