1998 Mitsubishi Colt 1.6L Petrol · R794 CPW
1998 Mitsubishi Colt (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1998. Recorded mileage 173,971 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2010. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R794 CPW Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2009
- 173,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
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.
R794 CPW Mileage History
- 03/07/2006145,340 mi
- 03/07/2006145,340 mi
- 25/06/2007154,935 mi+9,595 mi
- 02/07/2007155,102 mi+167 mi
- 05/07/2008168,060 mi+12,958 mi
- 10/07/2008168,248 mi+188 mi
- 22/06/2009173,971 mi+5,723 mi
- 24/06/2009173,971 mi
Average of roughly 9,619 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
R794 CPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mitsubishi Colt (R794 CPW) between July 2006 and June 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
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