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T595 JCL

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,216 mi
Last recorded137,216 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT595 JCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 137,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 135,837 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 125,749 miles

both sides rear chassis starting to corrode

brake pipes starting to corrode

damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

exhaust flexi in poor condition

play in offside steering rack advise replacement

Fail 11 Apr 2011 125,737 miles

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

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

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

both sides rear chassis starting to corrode

brake pipes starting to corrode

damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2010 109,726 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

knock from front

play in offside steering advise replacement

rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 22 Mar 2010 109,712 miles

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

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

brake pipes starting to corrode

play in offside steering advise replacement

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 3 Apr 2009 100,764 miles

play in offside steering

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 10 Apr 2008 92,115 miles

play o/s steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2008 92,102 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

play o/s steering rack

Pass 6 Mar 2007 78,519 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

front exhaust in poor condition

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in offside steering

Pass 7 Mar 2006 71,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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T595 JCL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T595 JCL, 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 T595 JCL registered?

T595 JCL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 7 April 1999.

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