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V345 EDG

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,209 mi
Last recorded111,209 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV345 EDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 111,209 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear chassis

slight corrosion o/s and n/s rear upper chassis

Pass 30 Nov 2015 108,593 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 104,505 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 104,501 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 99,302 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 95,569 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 95,566 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 91,742 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 87,550 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 83,939 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 81,652 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 81,559 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 68,836 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 56,716 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 56,716 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 43,267 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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V345 EDG is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver 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 V345 EDG, 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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What year was V345 EDG registered?

V345 EDG is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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