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GJ51 USG

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,321 mi
Last recorded88,321 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 USG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 88,321 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 86,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 83,428 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 83,428 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 82,089 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 80,323 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 80,323 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 77,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 77,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 75,271 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 69,661 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 69,661 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 65,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 62,325 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 58,893 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 58,893 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 55,673 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 52,472 miles

front screen damaged within swept area

Pass 21 Oct 2008 47,754 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 41,420 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 41,419 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 34,314 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 34,314 miles

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

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

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 21 Oct 2005 27,243 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 27,240 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 USG is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 USG, 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 GJ51 USG registered?

GJ51 USG is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 October 2001.

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