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L50 NSY

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,529 mi
Last recorded90,529 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 NSY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2008 90,529 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 82,337 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 82,337 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 70,150 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 70,150 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L50 NSY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L50 NSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L50 NSY registered?

L50 NSY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is L50 NSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L50 NSY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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