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T996 HCW

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,104 mi
Last recorded121,104 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT996 HCW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 121,104 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 121,104 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 114,247 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front outer anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

both rear brake pipes slighty corroded in places

both rear tyre perishing

fuel pipes corroding at rear

n/s/f strut top bearing sticking

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r chassis leg has small split starting to appear

vehicle underbody and suspension components in various states of minor corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2012 108,524 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 108,524 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 103,418 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2011 103,367 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 97,608 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 97,608 miles

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

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Pass 30 Jan 2009 90,847 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 80,135 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 80,135 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 70,712 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 70,712 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 58,460 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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T996 HCW is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T996 HCW, 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 T996 HCW registered?

T996 HCW is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 15 July 1999.

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