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H196 EDL

1991 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

309,732 mi
Last recorded309,732 miles
Recorded on6 May 2008
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Colt84,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH196 EDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2008 309,732 miles

both 'a' posts rusty

both rear inner wheelarches rusty

nearside rear tyre perished & worn near legal limit

offside door rusty

play in both inner steering rack joints

play in nearside front upper strut mount

play in steering

rear wiper split

unable to assess condition of o/s front to rear brake pipe that has been cleaned and painted

windscreen damaged

Fail 2 May 2008 309,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both 'a' posts rusty

both rear inner wheelarches rusty

nearside rear tyre perished & worn near legal limit

nearside wiper arm fouling bonnet

offside door rusty

play in both inner steering rack joints

play in nearside front upper strut mount

play in steering

rear wiper split

windscreen damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2007 303,755 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 303,755 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side wiper arm pivot worn

Pass 22 Apr 2006 297,660 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 297,660 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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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H196 EDL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H196 EDL, 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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H196 EDL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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