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T68 GKO

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,804 mi
Last recorded121,804 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT68 GKO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 121,804 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 115,637 miles

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2010 115,538 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Covers fitted over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2010 111,660 miles

n/s/r chassis rail slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 108,663 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 108,663 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 101,642 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 101,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 92,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

outer sill covers fitted resricting inspection of same

rear tyres light cracking in tread

Pass 16 Oct 2007 92,786 miles

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

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

outer sill covers fitted resricting inspection of same

rear tyres light cracking in tread

Pass 2 Oct 2006 85,914 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 85,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major 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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T68 GKO is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T68 GKO, 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 T68 GKO registered?

T68 GKO is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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