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M136 TBU

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

136,051 mi
Last recorded136,051 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM136 TBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2006 136,051 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 136,051 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2006 135,917 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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M136 TBU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M136 TBU, 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 M136 TBU registered?

M136 TBU is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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The MOT history for M136 TBU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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