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R156 JSX

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,100 mi
Last recorded75,100 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 JSX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2009 75,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 74,172 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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R156 JSX is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver 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 R156 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 R156 JSX registered?

R156 JSX is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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