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N119 DEM

1996 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,376 mi
Last recorded118,376 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Colt83,087 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN119 DEM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 118,376 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 118,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 107,043 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 98,755 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 98,755 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2005 82,855 miles
Fail 6 May 2005 82,855 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N119 DEM is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 N119 DEM, 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 N119 DEM registered?

N119 DEM is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N119 DEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N119 DEM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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