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R137 JSF

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

104,380 mi
Last recorded104,380 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR137 JSF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2008 104,380 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 100,822 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 100,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jun 2006 97,960 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 97,960 miles

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

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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R137 JSF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R137 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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What year was R137 JSF registered?

R137 JSF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R137 JSF safe to buy?

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