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1315 RF

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,902 mi
Last recorded99,902 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1315 RF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2024 99,902 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all under body corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 99,777 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 99,435 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 98,919 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 98,671 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 97,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 97,785 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 96,624 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,057 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 95,057 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 92,245 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 92,182 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 89,470 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 89,470 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 86,842 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 82,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 82,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 77,418 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 77,418 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 73,186 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 67,118 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 61,895 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 61,893 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 56,935 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,504 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,906 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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1315 RF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 1315 RF, 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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1315 RF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 April 1999.

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