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V120 GCD

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,356 mi
Last recorded57,356 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV120 GCD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2024 57,356 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Engine mount support cradle from subframe to cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member various areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/ floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Heavily corroded around latch pin (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear both lines (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various other areas of corrosion front to rear

Pass 16 Jan 2023 56,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective Cradle excessively corroded ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake drum backing plates, both (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Various areas of corrosion including suspension components front to rear

Pass 14 Jan 2022 54,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear lines (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Gearbox mounting defective Cradle excessively corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 54,631 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In arch sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear lines (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Gearbox mounting defective Cradle excessively corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 52,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 52,480 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Section behind cat (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 50,556 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 50,556 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 47,874 miles

Front lower arms very rusty

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres perished

osr tyre badly perished

underside rusty

Fail 8 Jan 2019 47,856 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail rotten (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front lower arms very rusty

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres perished

osr tyre badly perished

underside rusty

Pass 11 Jan 2018 44,978 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 11 Jan 2018 44,977 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 43,641 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 43,641 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 41,425 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 39,342 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 37,172 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 34,992 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 32,956 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 30,500 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 28,174 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 25,831 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 24,088 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 23,348 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 23,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 22,449 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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V120 GCD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 V120 GCD, 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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V120 GCD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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