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V342 EJH

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,062 mi
Last recorded72,062 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV342 EJH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 72,062 miles

see advisory sheet no 828359705054

Fail 9 Jan 2015 72,054 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear chassis rail corroded (close to excessive)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

heavy corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 11 Jun 2013 69,865 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

heavy corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 Mar 2013 69,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside rear chassis heavily corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Jan 2012 66,909 miles

Anti roll bar link n/s/f slight play and o/s/f heavy perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 65,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Dec 2009 62,596 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate poor condtion

Pass 24 Dec 2009 62,596 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate poor condtion

Fail 7 Jan 2009 58,899 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 58,899 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 56,524 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 56,524 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 53,635 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm on inner edges + smooth on very inner edges

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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V342 EJH is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V342 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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V342 EJH is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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