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N119 OAE

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,283 mi
Last recorded55,283 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN119 OAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 55,283 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 52,428 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 52,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 50,050 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 50,050 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)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 47,962 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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N119 OAE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 61,154 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 N119 OAE, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N119 OAE registered?

N119 OAE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is N119 OAE safe to buy?

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