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T832 KNT

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,692 mi
Last recorded118,692 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT832 KNT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 118,692 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 118,636 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 98,372 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2010 98,372 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2009 98,353 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both chassis/body beams damaged under vehicle

freeplay in offside front steering arm

Pass 25 Nov 2008 91,170 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 91,170 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 85,213 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 76,971 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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T832 KNT is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T832 KNT, 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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T832 KNT is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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