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T773 FLJ

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,510 mi
Last recorded118,510 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT773 FLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 118,510 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 118,510 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 102,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 87,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 77,402 miles

handbrake travel alittle long.

small cut in tread of offside rear tyre.

Fail 24 May 2010 77,377 miles

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

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

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

handbrake travel alittle long.

small cut in tread of offside rear tyre.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 74,021 miles

cut in offside rear tyre tread.

Fail 29 May 2009 73,918 miles

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

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

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

cut in offside rear tyre tread.

Pass 27 May 2008 68,989 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 27 May 2008 68,989 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 22 May 2007 64,240 miles

front brake pads very low.

Pass 18 May 2006 59,502 miles

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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T773 FLJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc 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 T773 FLJ, 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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T773 FLJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 August 1999.

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