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V981 DLD

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,708 mi
Last recorded22,708 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 DLD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 22,708 miles

1. Both head lamp beam patterns poor. 2. Offside rear steel brake pipe starting to corrode. 3. Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 21,809 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 20,391 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 20,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

1, near side and offside rear brake pipes becoming corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2011 19,019 miles

1. Steel brake pipes at front starting to corrode. 2. Slight binding on o/s rear brake.

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 17,690 miles

1.slight binding on o/s/r brake

Pass 7 Sep 2009 16,452 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 15,325 miles

front brake pads becoming worn.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 14,263 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 12,829 miles

n/s/f tyre at legal limits

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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V981 DLD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V981 DLD, 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 V981 DLD registered?

V981 DLD is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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