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M352 BAV

1995 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,230 mi
Last recorded85,230 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Colt82,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM352 BAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 85,230 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 81,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 81,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe too flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe too flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 79,159 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 76,117 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension and subfames corroded

underbody covered in paint

Fail 21 Jan 2019 76,113 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drive shaft likely to become detached split pin missing (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension and subfames corroded

underbody covered in paint

Pass 11 Jan 2018 72,432 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area drain holes (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 72,432 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area drain holes (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 64,845 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Front inner wing slight corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2017 64,670 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Front inner wing slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2016 61,671 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 57,728 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 54,497 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 54,497 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 49,901 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 49,901 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 46,512 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 46,444 miles

Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,167 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 43,167 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 40,641 miles

1) N/S/F Tyre Wearing on outer edge.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,903 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 35,872 miles

1) O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 14 Jan 2008 35,872 miles

1) O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 33,542 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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M352 BAV is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 M352 BAV, 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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M352 BAV is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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