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V251 DHG

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,286 mi
Last recorded58,286 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 DHG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 58,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

extensive age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Apr 2026 56,278 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

extensive age related corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2025 56,217 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 56,080 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 56,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 55,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 55,340 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 54,863 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 54,863 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 53,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 52,682 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 51,573 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 50,477 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,720 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,830 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,447 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 46,439 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2012 45,221 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 43,740 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 42,772 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,789 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,612 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 39,071 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,679 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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V251 DHG is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 V251 DHG, 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 V251 DHG registered?

V251 DHG is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is V251 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V251 DHG shows 24 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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