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P88 GPS

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,197 mi
Last recorded86,197 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP88 GPS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2010 86,197 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

play in nearside front steering rack.

Fail 29 Nov 2010 86,197 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

play in nearside front steering rack.

Pass 24 Nov 2009 68,787 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 64,445 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack on N/S/F

Pass 27 Feb 2007 61,331 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 61,331 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

CENTRE SECTION OF EXHAUST IN POOR CONDITION & BLOWING SLIGHTLY †

CORROSION AROUND OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH †

FRONT BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY †

REAR SHOCKABSORBERS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEEPING †

Pass 20 Feb 2006 54,371 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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P88 GPS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 70,694 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 P88 GPS, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P88 GPS registered?

P88 GPS is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is P88 GPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P88 GPS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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