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M171 VCT

1995 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,022 mi
Last recorded63,022 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Colt82,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM171 VCT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 63,022 miles

both headlight aims poor

under side of vehicle has surface corrosion to suspension and brake components

Fail 11 Dec 2023 63,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlight aims poor

under side of vehicle has surface corrosion to suspension and brake components

Fail 26 Apr 2023 63,015 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged, beam image just met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner, & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner & Offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both trailing arm assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,733 miles

front and rear suspension parts rusty

n/s headlight glass damaged

rear brake discs slightly rusty

rear wiper rubber split

stone chip windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2015 62,564 miles

n/s headlight glass damaged

stone chip windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2014 61,991 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty

n/s headlight glass damaged

stone chip windscreen

Fail 8 Apr 2014 61,991 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake discs slightly rusty

n/s headlight glass damaged

stone chip windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front headlight damaged not effecting beam pattern

Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 58,135 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,259 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front headlight has damage not effecting beam pattern

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,312 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 54,312 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 52,354 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake has little reserve travel

n/s front headlight has damage not effecting beam pattern

Pass 9 Apr 2008 49,250 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 49,248 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 46,740 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 43,052 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 43,052 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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M171 VCT is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 M171 VCT, 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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M171 VCT is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 May 1995.

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