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H171 HNF

1991 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,765 mi
Last recorded82,765 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Colt84,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH171 HNF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 82,765 miles

Body and underbody has slight corrosion

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,031 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 78,007 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 74,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front inner wing around suspension turret coroded but not considered excessive at this time

Fail 30 Jan 2015 74,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes partially coroded above fuel tank,unable to fully assess condition of pipes obscured from view.

Offside front inner wing around suspension turret coroded but not considered excessive at this time

Pass 25 Jan 2014 71,004 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 71,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 67,289 miles

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

slight corrosion outer sills

Fail 1 Feb 2013 67,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

slight corrosion outer sills

Pass 3 Feb 2012 63,485 miles

Brake pipes at nearside rear & offside rear partially coroded,but unable to assess condition of pipes obscured by fuel tank.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2012 63,483 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Brake pipes at nearside rear & offside rear partially coroded,but unable to assess condition of pipes obscured by fuel tank.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2011 59,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r brake pipe partially coroded (above fuel tank).

Fail 21 Jan 2011 59,467 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r brake pipe partially coroded (above fuel tank).

Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,730 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 53,488 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 53,488 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 52,053 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 52,053 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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H171 HNF is a 1991 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 H171 HNF, 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 H171 HNF registered?

H171 HNF is a 1991 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 May 1991.

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