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LJ02 LUL

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,145 mi
Last recorded81,145 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 LUL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 81,145 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes cracking

both rear chassis legs slightly corroded

offside front brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,753 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 70,753 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 68,305 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2014 68,305 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wiper blades deteriated but still clears the screen

Pass 20 Apr 2011 42,614 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 22,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 22,723 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 12,602 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 1,941 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 1,938 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 30,575 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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LJ02 LUL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 58,367 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ02 LUL, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ02 LUL registered?

LJ02 LUL is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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The MOT history for LJ02 LUL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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