MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,022 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both headlight aims poor
under side of vehicle has surface corrosion to suspension and brake components
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
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))
front and rear suspension parts rusty
n/s headlight glass damaged
rear brake discs slightly rusty
rear wiper rubber split
stone chip windscreen
n/s headlight glass damaged
stone chip windscreen
front brake discs slightly rusty
n/s headlight glass damaged
stone chip windscreen
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s front headlight damaged not effecting beam pattern
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
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
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)
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)
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?
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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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