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N137 SPR

1996 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,520 mi
Last recorded33,520 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Colt83,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN137 SPR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 33,520 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 33,519 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 31,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,517 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 30,068 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,284 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 28,249 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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N137 SPR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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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What year was N137 SPR registered?

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

Is N137 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N137 SPR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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