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N600 SHA

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,172 mi
Last recorded112,172 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN600 SHA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 112,172 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 111,207 miles

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2015 111,207 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s and o/s rear chassis corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 111,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 109,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 107,925 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 107,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 104,328 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 99,206 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 94,243 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 94,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 86,024 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 81,980 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 81,980 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 78,960 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 75,291 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 75,290 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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N600 SHA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N600 SHA, 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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N600 SHA is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is N600 SHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N600 SHA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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