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V138 XJV

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,190 mi
Last recorded68,190 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV138 XJV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,190 miles

Both front tyres are showing some signs of wear.

Both headlight lenses/reflectors are deteriorated.

The front section of exhaust heat shield is in poor condition due to corrosion.

The off side and near side rear chassis sections are showing some corrosion.

The off side rear tyre is worn to the legal limit and is perished/cracked around the sidewalls.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,417 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,660 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 56,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,549 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 52,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 46,985 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 42,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2007 36,484 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 36,484 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 31,638 miles

offside front tyre low

Pass 11 Jan 2006 26,164 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006
Fail 10 Jan 2006 26,164 miles

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

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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V138 XJV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V138 XJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V138 XJV?

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What year was V138 XJV registered?

V138 XJV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V138 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V138 XJV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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