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P211 CFH

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

73,468 mi
Last recorded73,468 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 CFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 73,468 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 65,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear seat belts couldn't be checked due to a wheelchair on top of seats

Fail 19 Dec 2024 65,662 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear seat belts couldn't be checked due to a wheelchair on top of seats

Pass 20 Dec 2023 63,739 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 to 2mm 3/4 wear needs renewing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 63,696 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 to 2mm 3/4 wear needs renewing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 60,517 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake needs adjusting soon (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 56,703 miles

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 56,703 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 54,015 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 54,015 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 53,514 miles

Offside Outer sill corroding

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2018 52,861 miles

Offside Rear Chassis Corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2017 51,352 miles

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 49,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

emissions passed no print out given

Pass 3 Dec 2015 47,262 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 47,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 44,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 44,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 41,040 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,886 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 37,118 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 36,395 miles

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

ext. system getting rusty in places

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

surface rust on parts of susp.

toy on int. mirror

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 1 Dec 2009 35,179 miles

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

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on front discs

surface rust on parts of susp.

toy on int. mirror

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 27 Nov 2008 33,941 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 33,941 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 32,736 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 31,887 miles

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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P211 CFH is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 P211 CFH, 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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P211 CFH is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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