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H237 PHB

1991 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,836 mi
Last recorded101,836 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Colt84,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH237 PHB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2007 101,836 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 121,784 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion o/s front inner wing bay

filler in n/s outer sill

o/s centre chassis is damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2006 99,807 miles

25% imbalance front brakes

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

Co 3.4

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

filler in n/s outer sill

o/s centre chassis damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2006 99,807 miles

25% imbalance front brakes

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

Co 3.4

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

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

filler in n/s outer sill

o/s centre chassis damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2005 97,600 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 97,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

advise corrosion to o/s front metal brake pipe

advise filler in n/s outer sill

advise front windscreen wiper arms are worn

advise n/s rear tyre worn on edges

advise o/s centre chassis damaged

advise play in o/s front anti roll bar drop link arm

advise rear side lights are dull

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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H237 PHB is a 1991 Mitsubishi Colt in Red 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 H237 PHB, 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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H237 PHB is a 1991 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 March 1991.

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