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T769 JVF

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,624 mi
Last recorded89,624 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT769 JVF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 May 2014 89,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

OSR tyre perished in tread pattern

Pass 22 May 2013 87,502 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 87,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 84,763 miles

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

Rear number plate bolt colour incorrect.

Pass 17 May 2011 81,212 miles

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

o/sa & n/s rear tyres in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 17 May 2010 77,158 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 73,058 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 68,361 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 64,669 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 57,208 miles

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

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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T769 JVF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T769 JVF, 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 T769 JVF registered?

T769 JVF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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