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T963 LRL

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,508 mi
Last recorded67,508 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT963 LRL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2016 67,508 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks within tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch sill closure panel (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch sill closure panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits/cracks in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section viewed from inside rear arch adjacent to petrol filler pipes (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis box section viewed from underside (2.4.A.3)

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

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

engine mounting bracket not fully secure corrosion to front crossmember (6.1.D.1b)

surface corrosion to underside panels and components

welded repairs to underside coated in protective materials - repairs appear sound

Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,118 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,523 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 58,522 miles

Front engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,843 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 54,808 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 52,076 miles

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

front lower radiator support panel corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2012 52,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

front lower radiator support panel corroded

srs airbag light on

Pass 27 Nov 2010 49,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front discs corroded

some corrosion to cills

some corrosion to rear chassis both sides

Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,718 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Jul 2008 41,122 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,582 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 33,396 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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T963 LRL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc 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 T963 LRL, 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 T963 LRL registered?

T963 LRL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 18 August 1999.

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