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R114 XKP

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,757 mi
Last recorded143,757 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 XKP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2010 143,757 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake leaver is high !

Pass 8 Apr 2009 139,825 miles

Front registrstion plate slightley dameged.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 139,825 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registrstion plate slightley dameged.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 130,063 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre whereing on inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2007 121,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 114,763 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 114,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 XKP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R114 XKP, 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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R114 XKP is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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