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T793 JVF

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,204 mi
Last recorded63,204 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT793 JVF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 63,204 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 57,111 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal & starting to corrode

front brake pads low

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

nearside door mirror missing

nearside rear inner arch starting to corrode

welding repairs covered in thick underseal

Fail 27 Jun 2013 57,075 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes covered in underseal & starting to corrode

front brake pads low

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

nearside door mirror missing

nearside rear inner arch starting to corrode

welding repairs covered in thick underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2012 52,554 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

offside rear outer sill starting to corrode

rear chassis starting to corrode

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,436 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,894 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 47,279 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 47,278 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 45,789 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 45,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 43,745 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 41,007 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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T793 JVF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T793 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 T793 JVF registered?

T793 JVF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T793 JVF safe to buy?

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