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T788 VYG

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,034 mi
Last recorded98,034 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT788 VYG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 98,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2014 98,034 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 91,973 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 91,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 85,955 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 80,464 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 74,348 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 69,177 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 61,555 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 53,642 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 44,697 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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T788 VYG is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T788 VYG, 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 T788 VYG registered?

T788 VYG is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 22 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T788 VYG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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