No, P626 SWS is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for P626 SWS?

The MOT for P626 SWS is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 December 2009.

What is the recorded mileage of P626 SWS?

The recorded mileage for P626 SWS is 139,178 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P626 SWS ULEZ compliant?

No, P626 SWS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1996 Mitsubishi Colt 1.6L Petrol · P626 SWS

P626 SWS

1996 Mitsubishi Colt (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 139,178 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MITSUBISHI COLT
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 03/12/2009
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/07/2009)
Recorded Mileage: 139,178 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 03/12/2009

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/07/2009

Mileage: 139,178 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 1597cc

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P626 SWS Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2008
139,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

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P626 SWS Mileage History

02/12/2005123,168 mi
20/11/2006127,204 mi+4,036 mi
03/12/2007134,615 mi+7,411 mi
04/12/2007134,627 mi+12 mi
10/11/2008139,178 mi+4,551 mi

Average of roughly 5,445 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P626 SWS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 15:59

MOT Analysis

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 1996 Mitsubishi Colt (P626 SWS) between December 2005 and November 2008.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 November 2008 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: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “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)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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