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V217 YVL

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,778 mi
Last recorded92,778 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV217 YVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 92,778 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cut on inner side wall, not deep enough to reach ply or cords

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 80,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,986 miles

exhaust system corroded.

front cross member corroded.

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms corroded.

Fail 10 Sep 2013 69,979 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system corroded.

front cross member corroded.

offside and nearside front lower suspension arms corroded.

Pass 19 May 2012 63,073 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 63,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 54,894 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 54,894 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 44,338 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,178 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn and front brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Mar 2008 33,482 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,048 miles

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

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

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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V217 YVL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V217 YVL, 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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V217 YVL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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