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V149 NFM

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

622,510 mi
Last recorded622,510 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV149 NFM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 622,510 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 62,291 miles

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 55,019 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 55,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 53,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 53,239 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 51,195 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 51,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,743 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking & getting low

Fail 27 Jun 2008 48,670 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking & getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2007 45,647 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 45,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 42,806 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 42,765 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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V149 NFM is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V149 NFM, 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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V149 NFM is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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