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V335 EAE

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

91,109 mi
Last recorded91,109 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV335 EAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 91,109 miles

boot floor rusty

front siderepeaters tinted

rear chassis legs rusty

rear inner arches rusty

rear lights tinted

Fail 22 Oct 2014 91,109 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

boot floor rusty

front siderepeaters tinted

rear chassis legs rusty

rear inner arches rusty

rear lights tinted

Fail 5 Jun 2014 91,109 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

both floors rusty

nearside rear tyre badly worn

offside rear inner arch rusty

rear chassis legs rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2013 86,758 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

front pads wearing thin

nearside rear inner arch rusty

nearside rear tyre perishing in sidewalls

offside front inner wing rusty

slight blow front exhaust

Fail 17 Oct 2013 86,758 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

nearside rear inner arch rusty

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

front pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre perishing in sidewalls

offside front inner wing rusty

slight blow front exhaust

Pass 13 Jun 2013 84,877 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

front inner wings rusty

rear chassis legs rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2013 84,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

front inner wings rusty

rear chassis legs rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2012 80,198 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 80,198 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,798 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 66,745 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 66,745 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 64,035 miles

Both rear chassis sections corroded.

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

Front exhaust heat shield loose.

Gear knob loose.

Long parking brake travel.

Radiator deteriorated.

Slight movement in nearside headlamp.

Fail 9 Oct 2009 64,035 miles

Both rear chassis sections corroded.

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

Front exhaust heat shield loose.

Gear knob loose.

Long parking brake travel.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Radiator deteriorated.

Slight movement in nearside headlamp.

Pass 13 Oct 2008 59,163 miles

Long parking brake travel.

Nearside front tyre on legal limit.

Offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit.

Radiator deteriorated.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 55,082 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 55,082 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 50,203 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 49,974 miles

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

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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V335 EAE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V335 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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V335 EAE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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