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V341 EJH

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

77,036 mi
Last recorded77,036 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV341 EJH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 77,036 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2019 77,028 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 76,075 miles

Front cross member under radiator corroded

Front exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2018 76,050 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front cross member under radiator corroded

Front exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,902 miles

1.hand brake travel on limit

Fail 27 Jan 2017 72,901 miles

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

1.hand brake travel on limit

Pass 4 Feb 2016 65,821 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2016 65,821 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

front exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2015 57,142 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 57,142 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 53,341 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 50,486 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 44,583 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 39,556 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 39,556 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 36,087 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 35,333 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 33,831 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

f/brake discs deteriated & pads appear very thin

Pass 15 Oct 2008 33,831 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

f/brake discs deteriated & pads appear very thin

Fail 4 Oct 2007 30,601 miles

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

O/S Rear tyre has surface cracking in both the tread and sidewall.

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,601 miles

O/S Rear tyre has surface cracking in both the tread and sidewall.

Fail 13 Oct 2006 26,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 26,487 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V341 EJH is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 V341 EJH, 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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V341 EJH is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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