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V419 FBL

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,902 mi
Last recorded129,902 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV419 FBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2013 129,902 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

heavy corrosion on inner sills to floor sections

some deterioration of rear number plate

Pass 12 Dec 2012 128,585 miles

CORROSION ON EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION

CORROSION ON O/S REAR CHASSIS MEMBER

SLIGHT DRAG ON FRONT BRAKES.

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES

Pass 29 Nov 2011 124,970 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION.

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT AND REAR SERVICE BRAKES.

Fail 28 Nov 2011 124,970 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

HEAVY CORROSION ON EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION.

SOME DRAG ON N/S FRONT BRAKE.

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT AND REAR SERVICE BRAKES.

THORN IN N/S REAR TYRE.

Pass 17 Dec 2010 121,874 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 108,463 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 108,463 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 92,085 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 77,924 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ONLY JUST COMPLY WITH LEGAL REQUIREMENT.

Pass 9 Dec 2006 62,940 miles

PERISH MARKS ON REAR TYRE WALLS.

REAR TYRES NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT.

SURFACE CUT ON OFFSIDE FRONT INNER TYRE WALL.

Pass 23 Dec 2005 55,223 miles

perish marks on o/s and n/s rear tyre walls.

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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V419 FBL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V419 FBL, 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 V419 FBL registered?

V419 FBL is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V419 FBL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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