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NG51 EHP

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,629 mi
Last recorded147,629 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG51 EHP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2018 147,629 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch by sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wheel arch (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinders both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both floors to sills corroded

various underside corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2016 146,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2016 146,058 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothy (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bothy (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 128,749 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 128,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 116,794 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel filler pipes corroded

rear brake drum backing plates corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 111,440 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 111,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 111,343 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 100,349 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 100,349 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 90,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 80,910 miles

Front anti rollbar drop link bushes perished

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside and offside rear seat belts slowly retract.

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 80,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front anti rollbar drop link bushes perished

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside and offside rear seat belts slowly retract.

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 69,758 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 61,033 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 53,170 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 43,585 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 43,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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NG51 EHP is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 58,367 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 NG51 EHP, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NG51 EHP is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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