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R108 VES

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

70,307 mi
Last recorded70,307 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 VES
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 70,307 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over rear axle to the rear (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage over rear axle to the rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 66,544 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over rear axle and to the rear (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over the rear axle and to the rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 66,101 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis becoming rusty (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 65,721 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 65,721 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 65,299 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2014 65,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 64,731 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,998 miles

Chassis at nearside and offside rear becoming corroded.It would appear this has a double skin preventing failure.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 63,323 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 62,312 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 61,145 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 59,131 miles

Nearside and offside rear chassis is corroded ,but due to the metal being double thick remains strong.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 56,930 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 53,418 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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R108 VES is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R108 VES, 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 R108 VES registered?

R108 VES is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R108 VES safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 VES shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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