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R153 JSX

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,543 mi
Last recorded35,543 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 JSX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 35,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside front lower suspension arm dust cover slightly insecure [damp]

offside front tyre cracked in centre tread

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 3 Oct 2013 35,543 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside front lower suspension arm dust cover slightly insecure [damp]

offside front tyre cracked in centre tread

offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 16 Oct 2012 31,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly detereiorated

Pass 18 Jan 2012 28,766 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 28,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 25,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 21,168 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 17,055 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 17,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 13,139 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 8,743 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 6,509 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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R153 JSX is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R153 JSX, 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 R153 JSX registered?

R153 JSX is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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