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H245 VAH

1991 Mitsubishi Colt

Brown Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,711 mi
Last recorded84,711 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Colt84,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH245 VAH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 84,711 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brakes noisy

Fail 4 Nov 2010 84,711 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brakes noisy

Pass 5 Mar 2010 80,821 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 74,461 miles

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

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

slight travel handbrake lever in cab

Fail 25 Mar 2009 74,461 miles

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

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

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

slight travel handbrake lever in cab

Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,103 miles

Advise both rear sills corroded

Advise front discs corroded very slightly

Advise rear seatbelts not checked as rear seats not fitted

Advise wipers are in poor condition

Fail 26 Mar 2008 68,103 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Advise both rear sills corroded

Advise front discs corroded very slightly

Advise rear seatbelts not checked as rear seats not fitted

Advise wipers are in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2006 62,338 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 59,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front flexi-brake hose protective coverings corroded and in poor condition

both front tyres corroded

rear no.plate discoloured

Pass 3 Nov 2005 59,579 miles

both front flexi-brake hose protective coverings corroded and in poor condition

both front tyres corroded

rear no.plate discoloured

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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H245 VAH is a 1991 Mitsubishi Colt in Brown with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H245 VAH, 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 H245 VAH registered?

H245 VAH is a 1991 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 May 1991.

Is H245 VAH safe to buy?

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