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N137 DKR

1996 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,273 mi
Last recorded78,273 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Colt83,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN137 DKR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 78,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 78,273 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,964 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 73,962 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Battery insecure

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 68,085 miles

general body damage bumpers ect

Pass 1 Jul 2006 58,670 miles

damage to o/s/r tyre sidewall †rear fog lamp insecure

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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N137 DKR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N137 DKR, 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 N137 DKR registered?

N137 DKR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N137 DKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N137 DKR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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