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T706 KPU

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,500 mi
Last recorded131,500 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT706 KPU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 131,500 miles

Nearside Front bumper becoming insecure

engine oil leak

front headlamp lenses becoming worn

Fail 19 Jan 2016 131,500 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front bumper becoming insecure

engine oil leak

front headlamp lenses becoming worn

Pass 23 Jan 2015 123,530 miles

engine oil leak (filter area)

front headlamps,lens becoming worn

n/s front side wall of tyre starting to perish

o/s front outer track rod end gaiter starting to deteriate

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2015 123,530 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

engine oil leak (filter area)

front headlamps,lens becoming worn

n/s front side wall of tyre starting to perish

o/s front outer track rod end gaiter starting to deteriate

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2014 118,705 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 118,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 113,904 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 113,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 108,250 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre seat belt missing

Pass 12 Jun 2009 108,250 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre seat belt missing

Pass 1 Oct 2007 102,626 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 79,397 miles

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

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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T706 KPU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc 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 T706 KPU, 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 T706 KPU registered?

T706 KPU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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