1997 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · P605 FBW
1997 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 27/03/1997. Recorded mileage 40,679 miles. MOT valid until 29/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,679 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1298cc
P605 FBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 40,679 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
P605 FBW Mileage History
- 19/07/202338,181 mi
- 30/07/202439,107 mi+926 mi
- 31/07/202539,897 mi+790 mi
- 31/07/202539,897 mi
- 27/07/202640,679 mi+782 mi
Average of roughly 827 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P605 FBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi Colt (P605 FBW) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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