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CV51 GVR

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,589 mi
Last recorded51,589 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2008
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 GVR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2008 51,589 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 51,589 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,292 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,571 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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CV51 GVR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV51 GVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV51 GVR registered?

CV51 GVR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 September 2001.

Is CV51 GVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV51 GVR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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