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V180 DPE

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,341 mi
Last recorded74,341 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV180 DPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 74,341 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 74,334 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 60,183 miles

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

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

no passenger seats and seatbelts fitted at time of test

offside headlight poor intensity and pattern

offside rear service brake lower effort

Pass 11 Jul 2011 60,183 miles

no passenger seats and seatbelts fitted at time of test

offside headlight poor intensity and pattern

offside rear service brake lower effort

Pass 16 Jul 2010 47,538 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 45,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,597 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 40,990 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 34,243 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 34,243 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)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 30,282 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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V180 DPE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V180 DPE, 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 V180 DPE registered?

V180 DPE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V180 DPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V180 DPE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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