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V387 LGC

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,738 mi
Last recorded89,738 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV387 LGC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 89,738 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 89,729 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened At Front Chassis Rail (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor Pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 84,444 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,426 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 78,426 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 71,343 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,499 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,534 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 61,532 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 57,004 miles

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

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

car has underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Mar 2015 56,906 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

175/70r13

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

car has underbody corrosion

slight bind front offside front wheel

Pass 22 Mar 2014 53,454 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 43,743 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,487 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,190 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 32,241 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front anti roll bar drop link bushes perished

nearside wiper detiorating

offside front tyre perishing in tread and has cuts in tread not deep enough to reach cords

offside front tyre worn heavy inner edge tread not cut as deep

Pass 23 Mar 2007 28,258 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,479 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 22,323 miles

Offside rear tyre has small cuts in tread pattern

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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V387 LGC is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V387 LGC, 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 V387 LGC registered?

V387 LGC is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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