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H270 DFJ

1991 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

90,256 mi
Last recorded90,256 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi Colt84,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH270 DFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 90,256 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 90,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 86,792 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 86,792 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 82,741 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 78,725 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Fail 22 Feb 2012 78,725 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 23 Feb 2011 74,474 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes into rear flexi hoses a little corroded - Advise considering replacement

Corrosion starting in rear wheel arches, inner wings and around rear top strut mounts

Fail 23 Feb 2011 74,474 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)

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

Both rear metal brake pipes into rear flexi hoses a little corroded - Advise considering replacement

Corrosion starting in rear wheel arches, inner wings and around rear top strut mounts

Pass 26 Feb 2010 70,612 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges to wear limits

Corrosion starting at rear ends of both sills

Rear metal brake pipes into flexi hoses a little corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2010 70,612 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges to wear limits

Corrosion starting at rear ends of both sills

Rear metal brake pipes into flexi hoses a little corroded

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 66,935 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 63,403 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 63,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 61,519 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 61,519 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 60,322 miles

advise slight noise from rear brakes

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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H270 DFJ is a 1991 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 H270 DFJ, 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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H270 DFJ is a 1991 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 January 1991.

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