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S163 XCJ

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,003 mi
Last recorded134,003 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 XCJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 134,003 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 129,948 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 119,944 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 119,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tail light lens broken but not showing white light to rear

Pass 26 Jun 2009 101,037 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 101,037 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 80,394 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 62,836 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 57,503 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front wheel alignment needs adjusted

Pass 6 Jun 2006 57,503 miles

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

front wheel alignment needs adjusted

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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S163 XCJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S163 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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What year was S163 XCJ registered?

S163 XCJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for S163 XCJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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