MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front brake pads low
Nearside rear tyre severely perished
Offside rear seat belt missing
Offside rear tyre severely perished
Rear view mirror missing
Steering wheel loose
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Rear window(s) have a product on the glass
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brakes slightly imbalanced
sill covers fitted
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Rear lights tinted.
Rear number plate delaminated.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Rear lights tinted.
Rear number plate delaminated.
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
sill covers fitted
wiper blades deteriorated
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
n/s/r chassis corroded
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?
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P543 POT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P543 POT, 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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P543 POT is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 April 1998.
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