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R152 XFJ

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,336 mi
Last recorded53,336 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 XFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 53,336 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 53,336 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 51,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 51,726 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 45,022 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 45,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 44,734 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 44,734 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 39,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer has a hole

Fail 9 Sep 2020 39,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer has a hole

Pass 23 Jul 2019 29,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of main pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 28,523 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 24,587 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 23,943 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2016 23,942 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck pipe incomplete due to corrosion (7.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015
Pass 3 Jul 2014 21,951 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 21,069 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 20,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front disc pads worn down

Pass 13 Jul 2011 19,295 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 18,086 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 16,950 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,010 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 14,941 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 13,000 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 11,990 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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R152 XFJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R152 XFJ, 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 R152 XFJ registered?

R152 XFJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R152 XFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R152 XFJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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