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T824 FRU

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,769 mi
Last recorded101,769 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT824 FRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 101,769 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

near side washer not working

Pass 10 Jun 2013 98,628 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and uneven wear

exhaust rusty

front crossmember rusty

play ns steering arm

Pass 14 Jun 2012 90,568 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,279 miles

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

long handbrake travel

n/s inner rack joint slight play

Fail 24 Jun 2010 73,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 73,143 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 63,335 miles

both front tyres very close to legal limit

slight play in n/s inner rack end joint

Pass 27 May 2008 56,687 miles

Both rear tyres are split,but not to cords

Pass 12 Jun 2007 56,329 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 56,326 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear tyre is starting to perish

Offside rear tyre is starting to perish

Pass 20 Jun 2006 55,608 miles

rear tyres are cracking on sidewalls

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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T824 FRU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc 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 T824 FRU, 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 T824 FRU registered?

T824 FRU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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