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S170 NNV

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,700 mi
Last recorded138,700 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 NNV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 138,700 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 135,454 miles

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

oil filter leaking

Fail 8 Mar 2014 135,452 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil filter leaking

Pass 22 Feb 2013 129,889 miles

water in n/s headlight

Fail 22 Feb 2013 129,882 miles

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

water in n/s headlight

Fail 13 Mar 2012 126,188 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 126,188 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 122,188 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 122,188 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 118,210 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 118,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 113,662 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 113,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 109,384 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 109,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 101,385 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 94,613 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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S170 NNV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S170 NNV, 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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S170 NNV is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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