2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · NH08 HWV

The vehicle presents a roadworthy status following a clean pass in October 2023 at 93,460 miles. This result indicates a significant improvement compared to the major failure recorded earlier in September 2022. While the 2022 test revealed multiple mechanical failures across the suspension and braking systems, the lack of defects in the most recent inspection suggests the owner addressed the flagged faults. The maintenance trend is currently stable after a period of documented neglect. At 18 years old, the recorded mileage of 93,460 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,200 miles. The data shows a notable gap in usage between February 2022 (77,217 miles) and October 2023 (93,460 miles), where the car covered roughly 16,000 miles over 20 months. This low-use pattern often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and dry rot, which aligns with the perishing tyres and corroded shocks noted in the history. A physical inspection must focus on the recurring issues within the chassis and suspension geometry. The record shows a history of corrosion on the coil springs and suspension mounting areas dating back to 2021. A buyer should specifically check for structural rust on these mounting points and inspect the rear axle swivel bushes, as these were flagged in 2022. Furthermore, the previous failure for brake hose corrosion and pitted discs warrants a close look at the braking hardware to ensure no further degradation has occurred since the repairs.