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M8 EEY

1996 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,780 mi
Last recorded118,780 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2006
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Colt83,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 EEY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2006 118,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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M8 EEY is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 83,087 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 M8 EEY, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M8 EEY registered?

M8 EEY is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M8 EEY safe to buy?

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