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T876 ETR

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,481 mi
Last recorded124,481 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT876 ETR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 124,481 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 120,140 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 120,140 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2010 107,008 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 106,857 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 95,594 miles

exhaust system is corroded

nearside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 2 May 2008 93,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 83,417 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Perishing to front and rear antiroll bar bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2006 64,861 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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T876 ETR is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T876 ETR, 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 T876 ETR registered?

T876 ETR is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T876 ETR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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