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K516 SLY

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,487 mi
Last recorded133,487 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK516 SLY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2007 133,487 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 126,976 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 123,100 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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K516 SLY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 74,496 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K516 SLY, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K516 SLY registered?

K516 SLY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is K516 SLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K516 SLY shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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