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N170 KFR

1996 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,247 mi
Last recorded79,247 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Colt83,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
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Finance
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 KFR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2006 79,247 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 79,247 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

excess travel in parking brake

Pass 2 Jul 2005 68,297 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 67,297 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

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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N170 KFR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N170 KFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N170 KFR registered?

N170 KFR is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N170 KFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N170 KFR shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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