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T991 TCA

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,927 mi
Last recorded156,927 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT991 TCA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 156,927 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 156,639 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner outer sils (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70R13 82T (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 148,615 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 148,586 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 138,205 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 138,170 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 127,914 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 127,773 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 118,810 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 109,487 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 109,487 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 102,908 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 102,875 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 6 May 2010 102,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 7 May 2009 93,538 miles

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

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

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

clutch fluid low

emissions- bet test failed but passed full length test

oil level low

rear wiper blade split

Fail 24 Apr 2009 93,520 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

clutch fluid low

emissions- bet test failed but passed full length test

oil level low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 9 Apr 2008 83,700 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 83,402 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 73,326 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 73,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2005 63,648 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2005 63,648 miles

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

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

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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T991 TCA is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T991 TCA, 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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T991 TCA is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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