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T986 BGT

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,409 mi
Last recorded95,409 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT986 BGT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 95,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advice (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and oil leaking from the unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn also 2mm strong advice (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn & nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advice (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security & nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2026 95,409 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advice (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and oil leaking from the unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn also 2mm strong advice (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn & nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advice (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security & nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2025 86,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 80,965 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 72,810 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 65,678 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 62,438 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 62,128 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 54,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 45,033 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 39,117 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 32,584 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 30,428 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 25,750 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,218 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 20,156 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 20,156 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 14,651 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 12,912 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 10,453 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 9,632 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 8,982 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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T986 BGT is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T986 BGT, 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 T986 BGT registered?

T986 BGT is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T986 BGT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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