MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,066 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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.
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.
wear detected at offside front steering mechanism not considered to be excessive
offside steering rack has play/wear
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
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
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
some play in offside steering rack
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?
Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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