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N158 VFJ

1996 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,965 mi
Last recorded107,965 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Colt83,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 VFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 107,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 105,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 102,524 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 100,560 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 100,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 95,675 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust tail pip0e rusting

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

o/s rear fog lens damaged

poor fitting battery retaining clamp

rear bumper damaged

Fail 7 Jan 2013 95,567 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust tail pip0e rusting

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

o/s rear fog lens damaged

poor fitting battery retaining clamp

rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2012 88,980 miles

Advise rear chassis members have been welded

Fail 12 Jan 2012 88,980 miles

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

Advise rear chassis members have been welded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 83,791 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 83,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2010 78,241 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 78,241 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 72,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 67,563 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 58,239 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 52,194 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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N158 VFJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 N158 VFJ, 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 N158 VFJ registered?

N158 VFJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N158 VFJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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