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R126 HUS

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,806 mi
Last recorded56,806 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 HUS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 56,806 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 51,324 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 47,422 miles

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

handbrake travel

Pass 5 Jul 2005 43,471 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 43,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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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R126 HUS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R126 HUS, 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 R126 HUS registered?

R126 HUS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R126 HUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 HUS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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