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Mitsubishi Colt

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,597 cc

S18 GJSMOT history

S18 GJS is a blue petrol Mitsubishi Colt first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 62,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2025
Mileage
62,822 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 GJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Colt
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 GJS was last recorded at 62,822 miles on 4 Apr 2024, 1,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,517 miles · 14 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,305 miles
Average per year
2,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 62,822 miles
  • 2023 – 61,517 miles
  • 2022 – 60,231 miles
  • 2021 – 59,135 miles
  • 2020 – 58,273 miles
  • 2019 – 56,361 miles
  • 2018 – 53,742 miles
  • 2017 – 50,959 miles
  • 2016 – 47,729 miles
  • 2015 – 44,867 miles
  • 2014 – 41,133 miles
  • 2013 – 37,660 miles
  • 2012 – 34,757 miles
  • 2011 – 31,222 miles
  • 2010 – 26,020 miles
  • 2009 – 21,752 miles
  • 2008 – 20,596 miles
  • 2007 – 18,830 miles
  • 2006 – 17,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,822 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Fuel pipe corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,822 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    62,822 miles
    Test number
    348474893101
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Fuel pipe corroded

  2. Fail62,822 miles (+1,305)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,822 miles
    Test number
    799112277993
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Fuel pipe corroded

  3. Pass61,517 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    61,517 miles
    Test number
    913670350536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail61,517 miles (+1,286)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,517 miles
    Test number
    254869470193
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass60,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,231 miles
    Test number
    489176216280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,231 miles (+1,096)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,231 miles
    Test number
    516557115754
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass59,135 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,135 miles
    Test number
    403787062199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,273 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    58,273 miles
    Test number
    816030220613
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack inner ball joints slightly worn

  9. Fail58,273 miles (+1,912)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,273 miles
    Test number
    823859355343
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack inner ball joints slightly worn

  10. Pass56,361 miles (+2,619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    56,361 miles
    Test number
    196486699657
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel pipe corroded

  11. Pass53,742 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,742 miles
    Test number
    914632724844
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail53,742 miles (+2,783)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,742 miles
    Test number
    366168511535
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass50,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,959 miles
    Test number
    185843289338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail50,959 miles (+3,230)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,959 miles
    Test number
    673062898331
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass47,729 miles (+2,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,729 miles
    Test number
    115429307521
    • AdvisoryNearside Slight play in inner steering rack joint

  16. Fail44,867 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,867 miles
    Test number
    177061695448
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass44,867 miles (+3,734)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,867 miles
    Test number
    719731195038
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass41,133 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,133 miles
    Test number
    537306474027
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail41,133 miles (+3,473)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,133 miles
    Test number
    848036274084
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass37,660 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,660 miles
    Test number
    527599473085
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Fail37,660 miles (+2,903)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,660 miles
    Test number
    809819073081
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass34,757 miles (+3,535)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,757 miles
    Test number
    927069672040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  23. Pass31,222 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,222 miles
    Test number
    175161481468
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear lamp cluster damaged
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering rack

  24. Fail31,222 miles (+5,202)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,222 miles
    Test number
    798331381014
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear lamp cluster damaged
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering rack

  25. Pass26,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    26,020 miles
    Test number
    682034530021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,020 miles (+4,268)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,020 miles
    Test number
    921304130056
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass21,752 miles (+1,156)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    21,752 miles
    Test number
    960720549086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,596 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    20,596 miles
    Test number
    522812048059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass18,830 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    18,830 miles
    Test number
    991085427069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    17,271 miles
    Test number
    991012336031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 GJS

Does S18 GJS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 GJS expired on 13 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 GJS?
The MOT on S18 GJS expired on 13 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 GJS done?
S18 GJS was recorded at 62,822 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2024, an average of 2,507 miles a year.
Has S18 GJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 GJS has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S18 GJS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S18 GJS find?
S18 GJS passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside fuel pipe corroded.

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