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S154 XCJ

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,056 mi
Last recorded121,056 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS154 XCJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 121,056 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 121,056 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 113,351 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate in poor condition.

n/s inner rack joint worn.

Fail 16 May 2012 113,230 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate in poor condition.

n/s inner rack joint worn.

Pass 16 May 2011 103,330 miles

some wear in n/s of steering rack . exhaust corroded & in poor condition.

Pass 12 May 2010 98,899 miles

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

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

front cross member & rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 12 May 2010 98,899 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front cross member & rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 13 May 2009 94,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in n/s of rack

Pass 9 May 2008 90,266 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 90,266 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

play in o/s & n/s of steering rack. inbalance in rear brakes.

Fail 11 May 2007 85,349 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint.

Pass 11 May 2007 85,349 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint.

Pass 20 Mar 2006 78,989 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON 2mm.

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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S154 XCJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S154 XCJ, 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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S154 XCJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 February 1999.

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