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DLZ 9681

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,066 mi
Last recorded102,066 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 9681
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 102,066 miles

backing on front n/plate starting to pill away from plate

both front wiper blades split on ends

n/s/r chassie rail rusting

rear wiper blade rubber

water in spare wheel tray

Fail 5 Mar 2013 102,059 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

backing on front n/plate starting to pill away from plate

both front wiper blades split on ends

n/s/r chassie rail rusting

rear wiper blade rubber

water in spare wheel tray

Pass 22 Dec 2011 99,355 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake warning light on

Exhaust rubbers poor condition

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

Front number plate poor condition

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

Non standard exhaust fitted

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

Rear Lambda sensor wire broken/cut

Slight scratches to windscreen

Fail 20 Dec 2011 99,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake warning light on

Exhaust rubbers poor condition

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

Front number plate poor condition

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

Non standard exhaust fitted

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

Rear Lambda sensor wire broken/cut

Slight scratches to windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2010 93,701 miles

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

Lambda Sensor wiring detatched from sensor, and sensore badly damaged.

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

Play in offside steering rack inner joint.

Fail 30 Sep 2010 93,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Lambda Sensor wiring detatched from sensor, and sensore badly damaged.

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

Play in offside steering rack inner joint.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 85,300 miles

wear detected at offside front steering mechanism not considered to be excessive

Pass 9 Apr 2008 76,490 miles

offside steering rack has play/wear

Fail 8 Apr 2008 76,489 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

travel on parking brake lever

Pass 19 Apr 2007 68,862 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pads appear low

offside steering rack has play in it

Fail 19 Apr 2007 68,862 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front pads appear low

offside steering rack has play in it

Pass 11 Apr 2006 60,808 miles

some play in offside steering rack

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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DLZ 9681 is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DLZ 9681, 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 DLZ 9681 registered?

DLZ 9681 is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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