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R136 JSF

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,913 mi
Last recorded57,913 miles
Recorded on12 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 JSF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2014 57,913 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 56,853 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 56,853 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 56,330 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 56,325 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 55,644 miles

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

front crossmember corroded

Fail 19 May 2011 55,644 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

front crossmember corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,944 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 51,320 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 51,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 49,830 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 47,844 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 45,663 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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R136 JSF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R136 JSF, 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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R136 JSF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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