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HY51 NYR

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

58,818 mi
Last recorded58,818 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY51 NYR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2020 58,818 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 57,803 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 56,528 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 55,363 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 55,363 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 54,198 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 54,198 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,783 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 51,783 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 48,974 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 48,974 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 44,526 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,526 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,811 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre has a deep cut but no cords exposed

Fail 31 Jul 2012 42,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre has a deep cut but no cords exposed

Pass 28 Jul 2011 40,000 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 36,217 miles

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

offside rear tyre cut but not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 13 Jul 2010 36,217 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cut but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 27 Jul 2009 33,807 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,556 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 30,556 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 27,576 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 27,576 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 22,333 miles

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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HY51 NYR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HY51 NYR, 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 HY51 NYR registered?

HY51 NYR is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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