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V288 FHG

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

93,416 mi
Last recorded93,416 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV288 FHG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 93,416 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside rear tyre close to limit

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2012 93,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside front tyre close to limit

underbody heavily corroded

nearside front tyre bald edges

offside front tyre bald edges

Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,105 miles

offside of entire body showing corrosion

Fail 7 Dec 2011 84,105 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside of entire body showing corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2010 78,989 miles

Nearside aim headlamp lower than offside

Pass 11 Dec 2009 73,627 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 68,018 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 67,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2007 62,022 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2006 54,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 54,413 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 45,007 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 45,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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V288 FHG is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 V288 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 V288 FHG registered?

V288 FHG is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V288 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V288 FHG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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