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R136 UDD

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

81,685 mi
Last recorded81,685 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 UDD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 81,685 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 81,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 80,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 16 Jul 2012 80,981 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2011 79,595 miles

offside rear & nearside rear brake backplates deteriorated

Fail 29 Jun 2011 79,595 miles

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

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

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

offside rear & nearside rear brake backplates deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2010 78,530 miles

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

nearside rear chassis member corroded

play in offside front & nearside front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 17 Jul 2009 77,431 miles

offside rear & nearside rear brake backplates badly corroded

play in front antiroll bar bushes

Fail 6 Jul 2009 77,431 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion started in offside & nearside floor/sill sections

offside rear & nearside rear brake backplates badly corroded

play in front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 14 Jul 2008 75,880 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 75,836 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 73,820 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 73,766 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2006 64,798 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 64,778 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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 UDD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R136 UDD, 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 UDD is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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