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N124 MDE

1996 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,514 mi
Last recorded91,514 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Colt83,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN124 MDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 91,514 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

surface corrosion to all brake ferrules

surface corrosion to front and rear chassis areas

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Fail 24 May 2013 91,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

surface corrosion to all brake ferrules

surface corrosion to front and rear chassis areas

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 25 May 2012 89,346 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 89,346 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 87,232 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 87,232 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 26 May 2010 85,060 miles

both front drop links deterioating

both rear chassis areas corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2009 82,929 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 82,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2008 80,107 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2008 80,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 77,879 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 77,867 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 75,042 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 MDE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 N124 MDE, 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 N124 MDE registered?

N124 MDE is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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