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N129 GMA

1996 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,087 mi
Last recorded125,087 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Colt83,087 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 GMA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2014 125,087 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2014 125,087 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre perished.

Pass 31 May 2013 123,828 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 123,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 122,611 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 121,859 miles

corrossion to rear chassis

Pass 7 May 2010 121,270 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 121,266 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 119,337 miles

cracks to sidewalls of both rear tyres

Pass 8 Apr 2008 117,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

porr welding repairs to n/s rear chassis

slight corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 1 Apr 2008 117,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

porr welding repairs to n/s rear chassis

slight corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 23 Mar 2007 115,722 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 115,711 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 113,860 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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N129 GMA is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N129 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.

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N129 GMA is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 March 1996.

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