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T588 JAT

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,738 mi
Last recorded120,738 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT588 JAT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2008 120,738 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

gearbox cradle showing signs of corrosion

petrol tank corroded around seam and filler pipes also corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2007 103,721 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

corrosion on fuel pipes and fuel filler pipe

damage on drivers door and sill

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

rear wiper blade not in good working order

n/s front tyre on 2.5mm tread depth o/s front tyre on 2.00mm tread depth o/s rear tyre on1.6mm tread depth

Fail 27 Dec 2007 103,721 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

corrosion on fuel pipes and fuel filler pipe

damage on drivers door and sill

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

rear wiper blade not in good working order

n/s front tyre on 2.5mm tread depth o/s front tyre on 2.00mm tread depth o/s rear tyre on1.6mm tread depth

Pass 12 Dec 2006 78,425 miles

corrison on engine sump

hand brake travel getting high

heat sheild loose on front pipe of exhaust system

surface corrison on all metal brake pipes and fuel lines

Pass 23 Dec 2005 55,456 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 55,456 miles

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

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

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

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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T588 JAT is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T588 JAT, 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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T588 JAT is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 19 April 1999.

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