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H8 ORG

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

197,060 mi
Last recorded197,060 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 ORG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2014 197,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 197,048 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 192,534 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 72,474 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 192,358 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 180,388 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 179,728 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 166,593 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Apr 2006 165,802 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H8 ORG is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 61,154 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 H8 ORG, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H8 ORG registered?

H8 ORG is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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