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M631 VNU

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,366 mi
Last recorded142,366 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM631 VNU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 142,366 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

all 4 coil springs corroded

n/s and o/s inner sill corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2015 142,250 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

all 4 coil springs corroded

n/s and o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 140,036 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 128,827 miles

both rear brake discs rusty

Fail 5 Oct 2009 128,823 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 6 Oct 2008 127,346 miles

both rear discs rusty

Pass 8 Oct 2007 125,768 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 125,745 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 123,528 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 121,335 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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M631 VNU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 70,694 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 M631 VNU, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M631 VNU registered?

M631 VNU is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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