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N124 GMA

1996 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,476 mi
Last recorded84,476 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Colt83,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN124 GMA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2007 84,476 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 84,476 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 81,099 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 81,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2005 72,338 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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N124 GMA is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N124 GMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N124 GMA?

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What year was N124 GMA registered?

N124 GMA is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N124 GMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N124 GMA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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