MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
309,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was H196 EDL registered?
H196 EDL is a 1991 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 March 1991.
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