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T833 DUY

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,047 mi
Last recorded134,047 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT833 DUY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 134,047 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

petrol pipe sligtly coroded at rear

rear bumper crack

Fail 11 Jan 2013 133,813 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

petrol pipe sligtly coroded at rear

rear bumper crack

Pass 11 Jan 2012 121,177 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 121,177 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 109,118 miles

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

n/s rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2010 108,142 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 104,545 miles

both wiper blades slightly split on ends

Pass 2 Jan 2008 95,342 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 90,629 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 80,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2005 67,908 miles

offside front anti role mount pin breaking

Fail 24 May 2005 67,908 miles

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

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

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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T833 DUY is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue 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 T833 DUY, 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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T833 DUY is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 June 1999.

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