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FNW17550

1996 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

266,328 mi
Last recorded266,328 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Colt83,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNW17550
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 266,328 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 266,328 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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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FNW17550 is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 83,087 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 FNW17550, 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 30 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 FNW17550 registered?

FNW17550 is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is FNW17550 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FNW17550 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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