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M678 DBY

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,367 mi
Last recorded75,367 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM678 DBY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2009 75,367 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 75,367 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2008 71,747 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 70,504 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2006 69,737 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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M678 DBY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M678 DBY, 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 M678 DBY registered?

M678 DBY is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is M678 DBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M678 DBY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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