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AJ51 CHC

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

91,666 mi
Last recorded91,666 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 CHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 91,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

nearside front staeering rack has slight play

offside front bumper insecure

offside rear brake pipe coroded

offside rear fuel pipe slighty coroded

Fail 20 Mar 2015 91,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

nearside front staeering rack has slight play

offside front bumper insecure

offside rear brake pipe coroded

offside rear fuel pipe slighty coroded

Pass 22 Mar 2014 82,422 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2014 82,422 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 73,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

exhaust flex deteriorated

offside front fog lamp damaged

rear wiper rubber blade missing

various light body damage

Fail 8 Mar 2013 73,011 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

exhaust flex deteriorated

offside front fog lamp damaged

rear wiper rubber blade missing

various light body damage

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,385 miles

Engine management light on

Long hand brake travel

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 63,385 miles

Engine management light on

Long hand brake travel

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 54,735 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 54,735 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres badly cracked and deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2010 44,305 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 44,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 35,789 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 35,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,669 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 22,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,328 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
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AJ51 CHC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 61,154 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ51 CHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ51 CHC registered?

AJ51 CHC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is AJ51 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ51 CHC shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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