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M261 XOU

1995 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,971 mi
Last recorded80,971 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Colt82,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 XOU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 80,971 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 80,000 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 79,042 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 79,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 78,009 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 77,165 miles

private number plates fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2007 72,953 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 72,953 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 68,697 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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M261 XOU is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 M261 XOU, 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 M261 XOU registered?

M261 XOU is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 April 1995.

Is M261 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M261 XOU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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