MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,965 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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 ()
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Advise rear chassis members have been welded
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advise rear chassis members have been welded
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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
Battery insecure
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
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)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?
Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is N158 VFJ safe to buy?
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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