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H261 HDY

1991 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,269 mi
Last recorded159,269 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Colt84,617 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH261 HDY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2007 159,269 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

chip in windscreen

corrosion in engine bay , inner and outer sills and to chassis

front registration plate deteriorated

parking brake travel highh

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 5 Sep 2007 159,268 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

chip in windscreen

corrosion in engine bay

corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

corrosion to offside front chassis

front registration plate distorted

parking brake adjustment poor

Pass 17 Aug 2006 156,083 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 155,929 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to outer sills, inner sills, floors ans chassis

engine oil leak

front flexi brake hoses starting to split

play in nearside front track rod end

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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H261 HDY is a 1991 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H261 HDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H261 HDY registered?

H261 HDY is a 1991 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H261 HDY safe to buy?

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