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T98 MKL

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

111,356 mi
Last recorded111,356 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT98 MKL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 111,356 miles

osf sterring arm has slight play rack end

Pass 8 Jan 2015 106,011 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 99,198 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 99,146 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear radius arm bushes perished

nearside and offside rear chassis legs heavily corroded but not holed

nearside front anti rollbar link arm bushes perished

petrol pipes at rear corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 91,487 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 91,487 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 76,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

child seat fitted to n/s/rear

Pass 4 Jan 2012 76,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

child seat fitted to n/s/rear

Pass 12 Jan 2011 62,054 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 62,027 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 59,011 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 59,011 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 54,500 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 48,837 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 42,030 miles

nearside headlamp in poor condition

Fail 31 Jul 2006 42,030 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 36,692 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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T98 MKL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T98 MKL, 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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T98 MKL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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