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T579 SSX

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,687 mi
Last recorded73,687 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT579 SSX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2015 73,687 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust flexi section slightly deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 64,438 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 62,064 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,401 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,977 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,057 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 48,719 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,128 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 41,967 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 39,259 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 32,562 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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T579 SSX is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T579 SSX, 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 T579 SSX registered?

T579 SSX is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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