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S94 RDF

1998 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,620 mi
Last recorded81,620 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi Colt74,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS94 RDF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 81,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis ,in poor condition (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense dull (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill riser (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill riser (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 79,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense dull (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill riser (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill riser (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 74,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 74,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 68,145 miles

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

n/s front bumper end insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,137 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 64,137 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 61,014 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 57,600 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear seatbelts not fully tested child seats fitted

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,974 miles

n/s front seat belt not fully tested baby seat fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2011 53,974 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre section of exhaust heavily corroded

n/s front seat belt not fully tested baby seat fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,851 miles

o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Fail 4 Mar 2010 50,851 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

n/s front anti-roll bar bushes in poor condition

n/s rear tyre low on limit

o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

o/s rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,950 miles

centre exhaust support split and in poor condition

front disc pads low

o/s rear tyre low

Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,894 miles

o/s rear tyre low on limit

Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,247 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 41,247 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front disc pads low

Fail 24 Feb 2006 36,793 miles

O/s & n/s rear tyres low on limit & sidewalls in poor condition

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 36,793 miles

O/s & n/s rear tyres low on limit & sidewalls in poor condition

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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S94 RDF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 74,496 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 S94 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S94 RDF is a 1998 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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