Yes, R245 AOW is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 December 2026 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for R245 AOW?

The MOT for R245 AOW is valid and due for renewal on or before 29 March 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R245 AOW?

The recorded mileage for R245 AOW is 115,001 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R245 AOW ULEZ compliant?

No, R245 AOW 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

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Road Tax Paid

1997 Mitsubishi Colt 1.6L Petrol · R245 AOW

R245 AOW

1997 Mitsubishi Colt (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 115,001 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.

Make & Model: MITSUBISHI COLT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 29 Mar 2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
Recorded Mileage: 115,001 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Taxed

Tax due 01 Dec 2026

Fuel Type

Petrol

Year

1997

Engine

1597cc

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R245 AOW Key Findings

23 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
115,001 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)

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R245 AOW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Nov 2026, 01:18

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23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi Colt (R245 AOW) between October 2005 and March 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 27 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: “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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R245 AOW Mileage History

27/10/200510,087 mi
17/10/200610,967 mi+880 mi
22/10/200711,597 mi+630 mi
21/10/200812,070 mi+473 mi
26/10/200912,500 mi+430 mi
18/10/201012,805 mi+305 mi
18/10/201012,805 mi
18/10/201113,008 mi+203 mi
22/10/201213,201 mi+193 mi
21/10/201313,320 mi+119 mi
25/02/201513,366 mi+46 mi
05/02/201630,039 mi+16,673 mi
10/02/201747,900 mi+17,861 mi
16/02/201856,771 mi+8,871 mi
11/02/201966,098 mi+9,327 mi
25/02/202078,554 mi+12,456 mi
10/03/202183,035 mi+4,481 mi
09/03/202287,955 mi+4,920 mi
06/03/202394,141 mi+6,186 mi
26/03/2024101,093 mi+6,952 mi
18/03/2025108,462 mi+7,369 mi
30/03/2026115,001 mi+6,539 mi
31/03/2026115,001 mi

Average of roughly 5,137 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Taxed

Good MOT pass rate (80%)

2 dangerous defects found recently

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