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FY51 JHU

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,995 mi
Last recorded97,995 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 JHU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 97,995 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 90,471 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2012 90,471 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 77,989 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 68,223 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 123,795 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 123,795 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 107,795 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 94,137 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 79,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 79,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2006 62,206 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 JHU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FY51 JHU, 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 FY51 JHU registered?

FY51 JHU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is FY51 JHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 JHU shows 12 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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