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N175 GAB

1996 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,799 mi
Last recorded58,799 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Colt83,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN175 GAB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 58,799 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 58,799 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 55,349 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 48,281 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 41,305 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 41,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N175 GAB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N175 GAB, 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 N175 GAB registered?

N175 GAB is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 June 1996.

Is N175 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N175 GAB shows 6 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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