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H170 POA

1991 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,500 mi
Last recorded117,500 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Colt84,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH170 POA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 117,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake sligthly binding

Fail 21 Sep 2009 117,191 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front cv boots perished not split

Pass 21 Sep 2009 117,191 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both front cv boots perished not split

Pass 2 Jun 2008 115,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 113,707 miles
Fail 30 May 2007

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 111,460 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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H170 POA is a 1991 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 84,617 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 H170 POA, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H170 POA registered?

H170 POA is a 1991 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H170 POA safe to buy?

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