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CN51 GNH

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,316 mi
Last recorded100,316 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 GNH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 100,316 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (2.4.A.3)

slight exhaust leak at front flexible pipe

various suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

various suspension components corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 91,803 miles

slight general corrosion to various prescribed areas

Fail 18 Aug 2014 91,793 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 83,068 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 76,214 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 67,217 miles

Rear tailgate support struts weak/do not hold.

Fail 15 Aug 2011 67,217 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tailgate support struts weak/do not hold.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 57,338 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 47,862 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 47,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 37,175 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 37,175 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 36,610 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 36,610 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 36,582 miles

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

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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CN51 GNH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CN51 GNH, 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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CN51 GNH is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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