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R115 RGM

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,014 mi
Last recorded42,014 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 RGM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 42,014 miles

Both front wishbones corroded.

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 41,211 miles

Both front wishbones corroded.

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,211 miles

Both front wishbones corroded.

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 40,308 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 39,447 miles

Both front wishbones corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,485 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 38,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 37,390 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 37,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2006 34,111 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 34,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R115 RGM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R115 RGM, 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 R115 RGM registered?

R115 RGM is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R115 RGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R115 RGM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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