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T789 UAP

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,702 mi
Last recorded53,702 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT789 UAP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 53,702 miles

long handbrake travel

suspension components+front crossmember+exhaust corroding,slight play in offside front wheel bearing)

• Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Feb 2021 53,700 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

long handbrake travel

offside front tyre wearing on edges,nearside front tyre wearing on edges getting low on tread

suspension components+front crossmember+exhaust corroding,slight play in offside front wheel bearing)

• Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2020 43,967 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges/flat spots

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres slight wear on edges+offside rear,front crossmember corroded,slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Feb 2020 43,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges/flat spots

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres slight wear on edges+offside rear,front crossmember corroded,slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 7 Feb 2019 34,935 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 34,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +deep cuts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 28,522 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 28,522 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 23,737 miles

suspension components+front crossmember corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2016 22,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspension components corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2015 19,743 miles

suspension components corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2014 18,230 miles

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 16,910 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 16,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 14,974 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 14,005 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 12,984 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2009 11,573 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 9,998 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 9,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 8,595 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 6,514 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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T789 UAP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T789 UAP, 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 T789 UAP registered?

T789 UAP is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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