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V287 FHG

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,774 mi
Last recorded108,774 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV287 FHG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 108,774 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 100,722 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 100,722 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 93,938 miles

Slight play in near side front inner steering rack joint

Pass 19 Aug 2014 86,457 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 78,933 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 68,741 miles

fuel filler pipe corroded

underbody rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2012 68,741 miles

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

underbody rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,862 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 65,862 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 62,879 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 60,547 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 55,057 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 50,090 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 50,090 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 45,132 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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V287 FHG is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V287 FHG, 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 V287 FHG registered?

V287 FHG is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V287 FHG safe to buy?

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