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N540 JCA

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,599 mi
Last recorded113,599 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN540 JCA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2008 113,599 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 113,595 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 103,493 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 103,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 98,530 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 98,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N540 JCA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 74,496 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 N540 JCA, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N540 JCA registered?

N540 JCA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is N540 JCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N540 JCA shows 6 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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