1996 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · P81 PWT
1996 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21/08/1996. Recorded mileage 70,339 miles. MOT valid until 24/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,339 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1298cc
P81 PWT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 70,339 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
P81 PWT Mileage History
- 28/08/202463,354 mi
- 28/08/202463,354 mi
- 26/08/202570,324 mi+6,970 mi
- 19/02/202670,339 mi+15 mi
- 25/02/202670,339 mi
Average of roughly 4,670 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P81 PWT 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 1996 Mitsubishi Colt (P81 PWT) between August 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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