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L15 EFE

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,980 mi
Last recorded92,980 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 EFE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 92,980 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 92,980 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 83,534 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 83,534 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)

Fail 14 May 2014 71,819 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 May 2014 71,819 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 59,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 43,444 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 27,705 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 27,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 19,560 miles

front no plate deteriated

marks on car

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2009 11,951 miles

marks on car

travel on handbrake

Fail 6 Apr 2009 11,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

marks on car

travel on handbrake

Pass 7 Apr 2008 7,945 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 7,216 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 7,216 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all tyre walls starting to crack and perish

sill covers fitted sills not inspected

Pass 4 Apr 2006 6,534 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 6,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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L15 EFE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 L15 EFE, 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 L15 EFE registered?

L15 EFE is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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