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T801 WAD

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,093 mi
Last recorded46,093 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT801 WAD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 46,093 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 45,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,669 miles

cracks n/s rear tyre

slight play in o/s front inner rack joint

Pass 19 Jul 2011 43,348 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides front wiper rubbers deteriorated

n/s/r tyre outer wall curb damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2011 43,348 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides front wiper rubbers deteriorated

n/s/r tyre outer wall curb damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,842 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 41,842 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

steering rack has slight play

Pass 27 Jul 2009 38,362 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 38,361 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,235 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 30,975 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 28,889 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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T801 WAD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc 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 T801 WAD, 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 T801 WAD registered?

T801 WAD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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