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R125 TYC

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

146,440 mi
Last recorded146,440 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 TYC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 146,440 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 137,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 133,075 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 133,075 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 127,055 miles

Front cross member corroding.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened + offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 127,053 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively + offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front cross member corroding.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened + offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 120,632 miles

Front cross member corroding.

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroding.

Fail 18 Oct 2018 120,629 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced + offside rear inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively + offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front cross member corroding.

Offside Rear fuel pipes corroding.

Pass 17 Jun 2017 119,905 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 119,905 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 111,929 miles

nearside rear tyre on limit

nearside repeater lens missing

wipers smeary

Pass 29 May 2015 99,020 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 99,014 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 69,603 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bushes starting to deteriorate

rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

Fail 2 May 2014 69,602 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bushes starting to deteriorate

o/s/f brake starting to bind

rear fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 13 May 2013 55,723 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 May 2013 55,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2012 46,265 miles

front discs slightly lipped

front wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 24 May 2012 46,265 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front discs slightly lipped

front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 24 May 2011 33,486 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,997 miles

fRONT NUMBER PLATE HAS SLIGHT WATER DAMAGE

Pass 15 Jul 2009 32,323 miles

All 4 tyres are perished, mot pass but recomend replacement

Fail 15 Jul 2008 31,567 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKED.

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER SIDE WALL.

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 31,567 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKED.

N/S/F TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER SIDE WALL.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,722 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,745 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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R125 TYC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 R125 TYC, 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 R125 TYC registered?

R125 TYC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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