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R114 TAV

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,949 mi
Last recorded71,949 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 TAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 71,949 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 71,920 miles

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

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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

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

radiator support panel corroded

rear inner sill areas starting to corrode

Pass 27 Sep 2014 51,594 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 51,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 39,749 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 34,357 miles

both inner sills heavly corroded

floor corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 27,330 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 19,505 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 17,807 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,401 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 16,160 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 14,658 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 13,144 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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R114 TAV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R114 TAV, 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 R114 TAV registered?

R114 TAV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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