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R139 PGC

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,303 mi
Last recorded93,303 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2006
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 PGC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2006 93,303 miles

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

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

sump corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2006 93,302 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

sump corroded

Battery insecure

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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R139 PGC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R139 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R139 PGC registered?

R139 PGC is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R139 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R139 PGC shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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