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T735 DET

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,123 mi
Last recorded108,123 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT735 DET
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 108,123 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 103,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 96,720 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Dec 2017 96,692 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 29 Nov 2016 88,334 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Dec 2015 80,933 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes greased

Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,174 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner track rod has slight play

Fail 26 Mar 2014 62,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f inner track rod has slight play

Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,426 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

play in nearside front steering rack

Fail 2 Apr 2013 55,426 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

play in nearside front steering rack

Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,803 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 43,803 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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T735 DET is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T735 DET, 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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T735 DET is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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