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V162 NFM

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

206,279 mi
Last recorded206,279 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV162 NFM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 206,279 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 206,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 201,667 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 195,895 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 189,768 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 184,773 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front brake pads low

n/s/f steering rack has play at inner joint

Pass 5 Oct 2006 17,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 171,451 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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V162 NFM is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V162 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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What year was V162 NFM registered?

V162 NFM is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V162 NFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V162 NFM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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