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JCZ 8396

1996 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,383 mi
Last recorded115,383 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Colt83,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCZ 8396
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 115,383 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 115,357 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 May 2007 107,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2007 107,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 98,537 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL,SUMP PAN CORRODED,FRONT EXHAUST COVER RUSTED,OIL FILTER DAMAGED,O/S/R CHASSIS CORRODED,SLIGHT LEAK NEAR CATALYST JOINT.

Fail 26 May 2006 98,537 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front exhaust flexi pipe cover deteriated.

Handbrake travel,

Offside rear chassis member corroded but not heavily weakend.

Oil filter badly dinted.

Slight exhaust blow from rear cat joint.

Sump pan corroded.

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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JCZ 8396 is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 JCZ 8396, 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.

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What year was JCZ 8396 registered?

JCZ 8396 is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 April 1996.

Is JCZ 8396 safe to buy?

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