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V238 FTD

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,469 mi
Last recorded38,469 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV238 FTD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2010 38,469 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 38,469 miles

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

child seat fitted to nsr full seat belt check not done

nsr tyre low on tread

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Oct 2009 33,118 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,360 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,272 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 24,937 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 24,937 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 22,358 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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V238 FTD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 V238 FTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V238 FTD registered?

V238 FTD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V238 FTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V238 FTD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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