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V371 EJH

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

102,316 mi
Last recorded102,316 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV371 EJH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 102,316 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on side wall

underside corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 100,611 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 98,490 miles

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

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

slight corrosion to rear body.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 97,123 miles

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

chassis corroded ns and osr layer corroded through still solid

Pass 9 May 2013 95,671 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 95,671 miles

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

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 94,563 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 93,106 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 88,041 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,921 miles

handbrake travel becoming long

surface corrosion set in to varrious parts on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2008 75,725 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 73,581 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 56,610 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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V371 EJH is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V371 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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What year was V371 EJH registered?

V371 EJH is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V371 EJH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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