1998 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · R225 TDG
1998 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 61,459 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,459 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R225 TDG Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2011
- 61,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R225 TDG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mitsubishi Colt (R225 TDG) between March 2006 and July 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.
R225 TDG Mileage History
- 31/03/200629,316 mi
- 20/03/200731,877 mi+2,561 mi
- 20/03/200731,877 mi
- 27/03/200834,981 mi+3,104 mi
- 23/04/200936,220 mi+1,239 mi
- 08/07/201050,736 mi+14,516 mi
- 08/07/201050,736 mi
- 05/07/201161,459 mi+10,723 mi
- 05/07/201161,459 mi
Average of roughly 6,109 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Colt
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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