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Y142 UOX

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

71,004 mi
Last recorded71,004 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 UOX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,004 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,476 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,423 miles

slight damage front no plate

Fail 4 Mar 2011 50,423 miles

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

slight damage front no plate

Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,628 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,836 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 33,220 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 27,814 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,547 miles

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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Y142 UOX is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y142 UOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y142 UOX registered?

Y142 UOX is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is Y142 UOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y142 UOX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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