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V376 FDV

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,252 mi
Last recorded75,252 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV376 FDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 75,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

light underside corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,704 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 69,976 miles

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

front suspension & steering components are very rusty

rear brake drum back plates deteriorated but ok at this time

rear suspension componenets are getting very rusty.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 69,976 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front suspension & steering components are very rusty

rear brake drum back plates deteriorated but ok at this time

rear suspension componenets are getting very rusty.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,180 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 66,180 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 61,644 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 61,644 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

oil filter leaking

Pass 3 Nov 2011 57,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,849 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 48,270 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 43,706 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 39,287 miles

windscreen damaged by worn wiper blades in a and b zones

Pass 15 Nov 2006 36,661 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2006 36,661 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

light wiper damage to windscreen a and b zones

Pass 19 Oct 2005 31,646 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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V376 FDV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue 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 V376 FDV, 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 V376 FDV registered?

V376 FDV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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