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V315 FDE

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,133 mi
Last recorded132,133 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV315 FDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 132,133 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 123,090 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 111,395 miles

Brake pipes coated heavily in substance

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

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

Rear bumper slightly loose

Fail 5 Jun 2014 111,382 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipes coated heavily in substance

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

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

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

Rear bumper slightly loose

Pass 7 Jun 2013 102,622 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 102,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 17 May 2012 98,626 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 98,626 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 96,233 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 95,723 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 95,723 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 91,820 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 84,503 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Oct 2007 77,448 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 68,781 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 60,693 miles

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

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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V315 FDE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue 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 V315 FDE, 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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V315 FDE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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