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T873 HFJ

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

62,632 mi
Last recorded62,632 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT873 HFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 62,632 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 58,044 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 58,044 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 53,344 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 53,344 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 May 2012 48,154 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 42,958 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 42,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,509 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 38,509 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 34,503 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,510 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 30,668 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 30,668 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 27,645 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 27,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2005 24,171 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 24,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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T873 HFJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T873 HFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T873 HFJ registered?

T873 HFJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T873 HFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T873 HFJ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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