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R131 KFS

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,687 mi
Last recorded118,687 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2006
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 KFS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2006 118,687 miles

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

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

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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R131 KFS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R131 KFS, 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 R131 KFS registered?

R131 KFS is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R131 KFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 KFS shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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