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M10 DSF

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,301 mi
Last recorded152,301 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 DSF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 152,301 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 134,344 miles

front wipers not autoparking/play in steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2006 134,344 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front wipers not autoparking/play in steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2005 114,485 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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M10 DSF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M10 DSF, 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 M10 DSF registered?

M10 DSF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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