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V446 YFC

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,448 mi
Last recorded108,448 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV446 YFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 108,448 miles

Rear fuel pipes corroding

general corrosion front lower arms

general corrosion rear chassis

Fail 15 Nov 2018

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fuel pipes corroding

general corrosion front lower arms

general corrosion rear chassis

Pass 16 Nov 2017

Body Panel Damage

Centre Exhaust Corroded

Exhaust Heat Shield loose

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under Body Corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2017

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

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

Body Panel Damage

Centre Exhaust Corroded

Exhaust Heat Shield loose

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under Body Corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2016 106,062 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015

No rev counter or mileage.

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded.

Slight perishing from rear axle bushes.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 101,219 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

Fail 26 Nov 2014

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 25 Nov 2013 99,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers poor

Fail 22 Nov 2013 99,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers poor

Pass 28 Nov 2012 98,495 miles

22% front brake front imbalance

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 96,958 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 77,446 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 77,446 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s body damage

Pass 6 Nov 2009 70,465 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 70,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 66,449 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 66,447 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 61,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 52,700 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 52,700 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 48,005 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V446 YFC is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V446 YFC, 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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V446 YFC is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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