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V161 MMV

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,821 mi
Last recorded101,821 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV161 MMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 101,821 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 May 2022 101,782 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Jan 2021 97,439 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 93,258 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 93,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/R13 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/70R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 89,526 miles

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 Jun 2017 87,856 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 87,856 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 85,385 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 85,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 80,945 miles

rear bumper loose

Fail 5 Nov 2014 78,730 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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 78,730 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 75,012 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,704 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 70,704 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 66,687 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 62,347 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 62,347 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 57,702 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 57,702 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 52,541 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 39,376 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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V161 MMV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V161 MMV, 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 V161 MMV registered?

V161 MMV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V161 MMV shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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