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GN51 YMY

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,427 mi
Last recorded120,427 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN51 YMY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2017 120,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 115,135 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 109,292 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 100,331 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 100,331 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 92,732 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 84,149 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,057 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 59,746 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 59,745 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 47,976 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 47,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 36,668 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 23,970 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 21,262 miles

offside rear tyre has cut to tread very deep ,unable to see cords but strongly advise renewal.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 17,397 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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GN51 YMY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GN51 YMY, 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 GN51 YMY registered?

GN51 YMY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is GN51 YMY safe to buy?

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