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V972 DJF

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,032 mi
Last recorded117,032 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV972 DJF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 117,032 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 116,949 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 110,295 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 101,933 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 94,474 miles

Off side rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2010 90,266 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre perishing.

vehicles underside corroding.

Fail 3 Jun 2010 90,266 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre perishing.

vehicles underside corroding.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 79,942 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 74,748 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 61,079 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 55,872 miles

Centre & rear exhaust very rusty.

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)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 55,872 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Centre & rear exhaust very rusty.

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 27 Jan 2006 50,929 miles

Centre & rear exhaust sections corroded.

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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V972 DJF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V972 DJF, 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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V972 DJF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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