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S120 OEF

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,157 mi
Last recorded117,157 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS120 OEF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 117,157 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 112,709 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 21 Jun 2011 112,709 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 17 Dec 2007 97,340 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 97,314 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 90,045 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 80,485 miles

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

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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S120 OEF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 70,694 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 S120 OEF, 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 27 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 S120 OEF registered?

S120 OEF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S120 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S120 OEF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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