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T716 UCS

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,844 mi
Last recorded100,844 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT716 UCS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 100,844 miles

brake pipes painted

corrosion on floor and chassis legs

Fail 10 Oct 2012 100,815 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pipes painted

corrosion on floor and chassis legs

Pass 11 Oct 2011 82,283 miles

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

engine crossmember corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2011 82,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

engine crossmember corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 70,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 68,577 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 66,508 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 66,488 miles

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

off side rear wheel balance weights fouling lower suspension arm

Pass 11 Sep 2007 64,056 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 61,874 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 59,421 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 59,421 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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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T716 UCS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T716 UCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T716 UCS registered?

T716 UCS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T716 UCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T716 UCS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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