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M139 FYJ

1995 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,941 mi
Last recorded82,941 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Colt82,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM139 FYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2012 82,941 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall not to cord

oil leak from engine area

Pass 30 Jan 2012 82,941 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall not to cord

oil leak from engine area

Pass 9 Feb 2011 79,390 miles

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

battery loose

front pads wearing thin

o/s rear sill damaged

obligatory mirror deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2011 79,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

battery loose

front pads wearing thin

o/s rear sill damaged

obligatory mirror deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2010 74,888 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,686 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 67,686 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,548 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2007 60,741 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 60,741 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 56,789 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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M139 FYJ is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 82,317 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 M139 FYJ, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M139 FYJ registered?

M139 FYJ is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 February 1995.

Is M139 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M139 FYJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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