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V166 MMV

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,105 mi
Last recorded99,105 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 MMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2017 99,105 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2016 92,333 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Rear tyre is going slightly out of shape.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 92,278 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear tyre is going slightly out of shape.

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

Pass 6 May 2015 86,572 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 5 May 2015 86,572 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 8 May 2014 85,559 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 85,559 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 73,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 2 May 2013 73,978 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 4 May 2012 62,397 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 62,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,996 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,863 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 43,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 43,597 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 37,160 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,803 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 29,965 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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V166 MMV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 V166 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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V166 MMV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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