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M376 JPG

1995 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

88,778 mi
Last recorded88,778 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi Colt82,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM376 JPG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2017 88,778 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)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 86,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer cv boot greasy, allthough no leak found

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers worn

Pass 14 Oct 2015 85,586 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 85,586 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 84,626 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 84,626 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 82,984 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate cracked but not likly to be misread

Fail 8 Oct 2013 82,982 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Steering column shaft damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

front number plate cracked but not likly to be misread

Pass 11 Oct 2012 80,842 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 80,842 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 76,816 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 76,816 miles

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 73,428 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 73,426 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 68,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,198 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 62,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 62,814 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 57,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 57,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 54,987 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 54,986 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres worn out of shape and heavily perished on sidewalls.

Pass 18 Oct 2005 51,420 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

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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M376 JPG is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 M376 JPG, 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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M376 JPG is a 1995 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 13 February 1995.

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