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R133 PGC

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,766 mi
Last recorded130,766 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 PGC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 130,766 miles

off side front tyre looks flat

slight play in the steering rack rod arm inner ball joint

Fail 25 Nov 2016 130,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

off side front tyre looks flat

slight play in the steering rack rod arm inner ball joint

Pass 3 Dec 2015 124,819 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes have play (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 124,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes have play (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement end bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 115,461 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

CORROSION TO FRONT CROSS MEMBER

CORROSION TO O/S/R FLOOR PAN

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 115,271 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING

CORROSION TO FRONT CROSS MEMBER

CORROSION TO O/S/R FLOOR PAN

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

O/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 107,615 miles

off side rear bumper is insecurebut not pretruding sharp edges

Fail 22 Nov 2013 107,615 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

off side rear bumper is insecurebut not pretruding sharp edges

Pass 4 Dec 2012 100,785 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

N/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

WEAR IN N/S OF STEERING RACK

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 100,709 miles

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

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

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

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

BATTERY INSECURE

N/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

WEAR IN N/S OF STEERING RACK

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 95,713 miles

ADVANCE CORROSION TO BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS

Battery insecure

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Nov 2011 95,672 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

ADVANCE CORROSION TO BOTH REAR CHASSIS LEGS

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 91,201 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)

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 1 Dec 2009 86,530 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine oil overfilled

heavy surface corrosion to nearside rear chassis

Pass 1 Dec 2009 86,530 miles

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

engine oil overfilled

heavy surface corrosion to nearside rear chassis

Pass 26 Nov 2008 82,214 miles

ALL TYRES 3/4MM NEARSIDE REAR PERISHED

Fail 26 Nov 2008 82,213 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ALL TYRES 3/4MM NEARSIDE REAR PERISHED

Pass 6 Dec 2007 76,273 miles

CORROSION TO FRONT CROSS MEMBER

Pass 6 Dec 2006 68,704 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 61,980 miles

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

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

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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R133 PGC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R133 PGC, 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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R133 PGC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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