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N149 SPR

1996 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,424 mi
Last recorded93,424 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Colt83,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 SPR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 93,424 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 93,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 82,772 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 82,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 72,191 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 69,549 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 66,424 miles

vehicle presented / tested dirty and wet

Fail 28 Dec 2005 61,902 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 28 Dec 2005 61,902 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight sidewall damage

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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N149 SPR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N149 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 N149 SPR registered?

N149 SPR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 March 1996.

Is N149 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N149 SPR shows 9 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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