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GJ51 LCW

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

108,747 mi
Last recorded108,747 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 LCW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 108,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear chassis repair patch poor,

Fail 23 Mar 2021 108,742 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot leaking grease

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear chassis repair patch poor,

Pass 13 Feb 2020 94,150 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corrodded (1.1.11 (c))

EML light on

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine/gearbox cradle excessively corodded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded both main underbody ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes heavily perished/cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

spare wheel well excessively corroded

stone chip in swept area of windscreen

underside of engine oily

Pass 12 Feb 2019 92,130 miles

EML remains on(used before 2003)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread taped damage (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underbody ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front x member within 30cm of gearbox cradle,advise repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front drop link rubber bushes in poor condition

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corodded

gearbox cradle excessively corroded

spare wheel well excessively corodded

Fail 9 Feb 2019 92,128 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing for roughness (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

EML remains on(used before 2003)

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread taped damage (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underbody ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front x member within 30cm of gearbox cradle,advise repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front drop link rubber bushes in poor condition

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corodded

gearbox cradle excessively corroded

spare wheel well excessively corodded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 89,308 miles

Body has slight corrosion spare wheel well holed (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear,front to rear underbody (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front washer jet spray poor

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front chassis X member holed in non prescribed area,but within 30cm of engine cradle mounts,advise repair (6.1.A.1)

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

engine MIL remains on

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement front lower cradle corodded/holed but mountings stil secure at time of test,advise repair (6.1.D.1a)

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 24 Feb 2018 89,303 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion spare wheel well holed (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear,front to rear underbody (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front washer jet spray poor

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front chassis X member holed in non prescribed area,but within 30cm of engine cradle mounts,advise repair (6.1.A.1)

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

engine MIL remains on

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement front lower cradle corodded/holed but mountings stil secure at time of test,advise repair (6.1.D.1a)

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 11 Mar 2017 87,114 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rea r (undersealed) (3.6.B.2c)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

MIL lamp remains on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front washer jet spray weak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front X member advise repair (6.1.A.1)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower cradle excessively corodded,advise repair (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 87,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/inner wing holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion front X member advise repair (6.1.B.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underbody ()

MIL lamp remains on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front washer jet spray weak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacement soon (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade rubber defective

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower gearbox cradle excessively corroded,advise repair (6.1.D.1a)

front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corossion(undersealed)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 87,092 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/inner wing holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion front X member advise repair (6.1.B.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underbody ()

MIL lamp remains on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ADVISE ON LEGAL LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front washer jet spray weak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacement soon (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear wiper blade rubber defective

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement lower gearbox cradle excessively corroded,advise repair (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 85,774 miles

Body has slight corrosion front X member within 30cm of engine cradle (6.1.B.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

MIL lamp remains on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised shoulder tread pattern worn out (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis has extensive surface corossion (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit raised shoulder tread pattern worn out (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis has extensive surface corossion (2.4.A.3)

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

front exhaust in poor condition

signs of heavy oil leak

underbody fuel pipes corodded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 80,755 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

MIL lamp remains on dash

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

both front lower balljoint gaitors leaking grease but not split

both front wiper blade rubbers split at ends

both underbody fuel pipes and brake pipes slightly corodded

front exhaust braided sleeve split

rear wiper blade rubber defective

Pass 25 Feb 2014 75,559 miles

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

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroded

engine management warning lamp remains illuminated

exhaust corroded

front chassis crossmember corroded

front registration plate damaged

high level stop lamp partially not working

nearside rear tyre tread worn below 3.0mm

offside rear and nearside rear chassis corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine warning light on

Fail 1 Mar 2013 69,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 2 Mar 2012 63,961 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

lots of play in both rear body to trailing arm bushes.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 63,961 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

lots of play in both rear body to trailing arm bushes.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 60,055 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 54,746 miles

fuel pipes at rear corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2008 49,773 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,810 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 37,174 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 28,352 miles

brake fluid level low

engine managment light on

front brake pads worn low

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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GJ51 LCW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GJ51 LCW, 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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GJ51 LCW is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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