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FY51 JHO

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

86,773 mi
Last recorded86,773 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 JHO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 86,773 miles

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

REAR FOG LAMP JUST SECURE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,745 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front cross member corroded at point of subframe attatchment not serverly at the time of test

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded through out

Fail 11 Oct 2011 76,745 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front cross member corroded at point of subframe attatchment not serverly at the time of test

fuel tank filler pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded through out

Pass 12 Oct 2010 66,431 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 66,431 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,757 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,067 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 50,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 44,395 miles

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

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

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

long travel on foot brake

long travel on hand brake lever

Pass 2 Oct 2006 39,585 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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FY51 JHO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY51 JHO, 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 FY51 JHO registered?

FY51 JHO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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