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S148 SFH

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,000 mi
Last recorded121,000 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 SFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 121,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2014

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2013

All seat belts slow to retract

Brake pipes greased

Engine sump corroded and leaking

Front exhaust flexy deteriated

Near side and off side rear chassis corroded

Off side front head lamp fixing broken

Pass 29 May 2012 137,524 miles

both sides rear chassie starting to rust

Fail 23 May 2012 137,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides rear chassie starting to rust

Pass 31 May 2011 130,423 miles

Near side rear chassis corroded

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

Off side front tyre low on edges

Fail 27 May 2011 130,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Near side rear chassis corroded

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

Off side front tyre low on edges

Pass 17 May 2010 127,363 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 127,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 126,447 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 106,714 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 89,778 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 89,517 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2005 77,165 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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S148 SFH is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S148 SFH, 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.

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S148 SFH is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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