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N127 SPR

1996 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,352 mi
Last recorded157,352 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Colt83,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN127 SPR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2018 157,352 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear chassis rails poor repair

fuel pipes rusty

radiator support bracket rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2017 155,884 miles

Offside Rear seat belt slightly frayed in side stitching

corrosion in front crossmember /radiator support panel

repairs effected to rear chassis rails

small hole in nearside rear chassis rail (away from all prescribed areas)

washer bottle lid missing

Pass 29 Jan 2016 154,607 miles

corrosion in front crossmember and chassis

repairs effected to chassis

repairs effected to exhaust

slight exhaust blows

Pass 24 Jan 2015 151,820 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

corrosion to front cross member

n/s washer aim poor

perishing to o/sw/r tyre wall

Fail 24 Jan 2015 151,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

corrosion to front cross member

n/s washer aim poor

perishing to o/sw/r tyre wall

Pass 30 Jan 2014 143,717 miles

Front tyres are a different size to the rears

Oil pan leaking

Surface corrosion on the front to rear brake pipes

Surface corrosion on the underside of the vehicle

Fail 16 Nov 2013 143,694 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Both rear tyres deteriorating.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 137,430 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 131,316 miles

exhaust rusty on rear joint, near side rear chassis corroded next to welded patch, front radiator cross member rusty. maim steel brake pipes starting to corrode, oil filter leaking oil, rear o/s tyre starting to perish

Fail 11 Oct 2011 131,316 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rusty on rear joint, near side rear chassis corroded next to welded patch, front radiator cross member rusty. maim steel brake pipes starting to corrode, oil filter leaking oil, rear o/s tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Sep 2010 121,456 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 121,453 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 112,832 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2009 112,832 miles

offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2008 108,792 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 108,778 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 103,140 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 97,103 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 90,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2005 90,379 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N127 SPR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N127 SPR, 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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N127 SPR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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