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LJ02 NLZ

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

51,939 mi
Last recorded51,939 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 NLZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 51,939 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 51,939 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 46,498 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 41,898 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 34,752 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 30,904 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 28,762 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 26,835 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 23,989 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 21,439 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 18,304 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 18,255 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 15,576 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 13,593 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 13,593 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 11,046 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 8,388 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 NLZ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NLZ, 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 NLZ registered?

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

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