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T589 TOL

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

95,686 mi
Last recorded95,686 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT589 TOL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 95,686 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged metal fuel pipes corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 95,686 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged metal fuel pipes corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 90,598 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 82,557 miles

All brake pipes are becoming corroded in areas

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Some under vehicle suspension components becoming corroded

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

Pass 21 May 2014 78,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2014 78,180 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre is bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 75,719 miles

Front disc brakes recorded 27% imbalance.

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

Near side rear fog lamp lense damaged.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator poor.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 75,719 miles

Front disc brakes recorded 27% imbalance.

Fuel filler pipes corroded.

Near side rear fog lamp lense damaged.

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator poor.

Pass 13 Jan 2012 71,981 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 71,981 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 71,687 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 64,494 miles

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

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

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

tracking check

Pass 5 Nov 2010 64,494 miles

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

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

tracking check

Fail 14 Jul 2009 57,397 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 57,397 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 52,777 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Nearside cv boot badly twisted

Offside headlamp seems dim

Temporary repair carried out on exhaust centre section

Pass 22 May 2007 48,466 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 48,466 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2006 43,844 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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T589 TOL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 T589 TOL, 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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T589 TOL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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