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V331 EAE

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,310 mi
Last recorded129,310 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV331 EAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 129,310 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 129,286 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear rear fuel pipes corrosion deteriorated

Rear wiper blade breaking up

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2015 121,779 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 116,229 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 116,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 106,532 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 106,532 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 99,655 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery terminal insecure

fuel lines corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2012 99,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery terminal insecure

fuel lines corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 91,579 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 91,542 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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 16 Jul 2010 79,611 miles

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

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)

off side front wiper blade split

slight play within off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 71,890 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes perishing

both rear suspention arm bushes perishing

Fail 17 Jul 2009 71,890 miles

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

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar bushes perishing

both rear suspention arm bushes perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2008 62,949 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 52,355 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 52,278 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 39,971 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 37,110 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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V331 EAE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V331 EAE, 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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V331 EAE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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