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T896 YAN

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,031 mi
Last recorded46,031 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT896 YAN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2015 46,031 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,422 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 42,719 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 42,719 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 38,737 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 38,737 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery clamp fouling bonett

Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,899 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 36,899 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,531 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,841 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 27,088 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,854 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,011 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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T896 YAN is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T896 YAN, 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 T896 YAN registered?

T896 YAN is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T896 YAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T896 YAN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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