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T708 KPU

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

108,871 mi
Last recorded108,871 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT708 KPU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2011 108,871 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 97,355 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 97,062 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,327 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 88,327 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2009 88,307 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 88,267 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 88,266 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Inner Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2008 78,775 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 73,763 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 58,264 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 57,669 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 57,669 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear 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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T708 KPU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 T708 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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T708 KPU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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