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V366 FCY

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,629 mi
Last recorded99,629 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV366 FCY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 99,629 miles

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

vehicle underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Apr 2014 99,629 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

vehicle underbody has slight corrosion

Fail 25 Feb 2014 99,477 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Steering arm inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,865 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on o/s/f in ner wing n ot holed

corrosion on rear brake back plates

corrosion on rear suspension arms require changing shortly

Fail 17 Sep 2012 78,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on o/s/f in ner wing n ot holed

corrosion on rear brake back plates

corrosion on rear suspension arms require changing shortly

Pass 15 Sep 2011 64,107 miles

corrosion on both rear lower arm s

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r chassis not holed

corrosion on petrol pipes

hand brake require adj shortly

Fail 13 Sep 2011 64,107 miles

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

corrosion on petrol pipes

hand brake require adj shortly

corrosion on both rear lower arm s

corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r chassis not holed

Fail 10 Sep 2010 55,414 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 55,414 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 50,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,296 miles

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

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

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

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

advise on P/B travel

Pass 13 Sep 2007 41,307 miles

as test 334816857418

Fail 13 Sep 2007 41,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 35,024 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 29,428 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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V366 FCY is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V366 FCY, 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 V366 FCY registered?

V366 FCY is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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