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V146 LDV

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,181 mi
Last recorded87,181 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV146 LDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 87,181 miles

Handbrake could do with adjustment on drums!

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle corroded in places around front cross member etc.

Fail 24 Nov 2015 87,181 miles

Front registration plate insecure broken (6.3.1b)

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

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

Handbrake could do with adjustment on drums!

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle corroded in places around front cross member etc.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 77,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2013 68,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate damaged

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 61,385 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 61,385 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 52,645 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 52,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 39,490 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,582 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 25,863 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 20,754 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 16,515 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 15,044 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 15,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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V146 LDV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V146 LDV, 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 V146 LDV registered?

V146 LDV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 November 1999.

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