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S183 RDF

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,297 mi
Last recorded94,297 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 RDF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 94,297 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 94,297 miles

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

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

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

Gear linkage front bushes worn

Pass 15 Nov 2007 82,093 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 82,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 66,602 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 66,602 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 49,254 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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S183 RDF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S183 RDF, 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 S183 RDF registered?

S183 RDF is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 12 October 1999.

Is S183 RDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S183 RDF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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