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ELZ 7947

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,650 mi
Last recorded102,650 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 7947
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2008 102,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front brake pads getting low?

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

rattle on front of exhaust

slight bulge in o/s/r inner tyre wall

slight cuts in n/s/f outer tyre wall

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

tinted windows fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2008 102,650 miles

front brake pads getting low?

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and approaching limit

rattle on front of exhaust

slight bulge in o/s/r inner tyre wall

slight cuts in n/s/f outer tyre wall

slight movement in o/s of steering rack

tinted windows fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2007 89,651 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 89,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2006 85,509 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 83,031 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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ELZ 7947 is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ELZ 7947, 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 ELZ 7947 registered?

ELZ 7947 is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is ELZ 7947 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELZ 7947 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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