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R118 GMV

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,522 mi
Last recorded87,522 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 GMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 87,522 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 68,486 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 68,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 48,483 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 26 Jul 2008 48,483 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 30 Jul 2007 39,599 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,458 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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R118 GMV 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 71.4%.

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 R118 GMV, 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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How do I check the history of R118 GMV?

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What year was R118 GMV registered?

R118 GMV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R118 GMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 GMV 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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