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H197 KJT

1991 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,157 mi
Last recorded136,157 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Colt84,617 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH197 KJT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 136,157 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front top strut bushs perished

chassis and floor pan corroded in places

n/s front headlamp aim poor

n/s rear inner arch corroded

n/s rear tyre wearing low and perished

o/s sill closing panel area corroded

unable to check outer sills due to plastic side skirts

Pass 6 Mar 2008 130,451 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 130,451 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 124,163 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 124,163 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 20 Mar 2006 115,982 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 115,982 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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H197 KJT is a 1991 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H197 KJT, 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 H197 KJT registered?

H197 KJT is a 1991 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 January 1991.

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