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M35 HGA

1995 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests11 (4 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate36.4%

Mileage

100,239 mi
Last recorded100,239 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Colt82,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM35 HGA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 100,239 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 100,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 100,214 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 100,096 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 100,004 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 89,257 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 89,257 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 80,022 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 80,020 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 79,481 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 79,428 miles

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

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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M35 HGA 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 36.4%.

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 M35 HGA, 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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M35 HGA is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 May 1995.

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