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R124 TAV

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

131,354 mi
Last recorded131,354 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 TAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2014 131,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 111,400 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear trailing arms front bushes perished

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Oct 2013 111,381 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear trailing arms front bushes perished

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Oct 2012 99,538 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 99,442 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 91,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2011 91,501 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 81,024 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2010 81,023 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,569 miles

front discs pitted and corroded

wear in steering rack

Fail 7 Sep 2009 75,496 miles

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

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

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

front discs pitted and corroded

o/s/r tyre split and perished

Pass 8 Sep 2008 66,786 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs pitted and corroded.

rear pipes corroded to drums

suspension arms corroded

Pass 10 May 2006 66,648 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 66,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2005 55,215 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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R124 TAV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R124 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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R124 TAV is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 May 1998.

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