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NJ51 HVS

2003 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,956 mi
Last recorded102,956 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mitsubishi Colt56,132 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ51 HVS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 102,956 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 102,893 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 92,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 92,419 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 80,207 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 80,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 69,498 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 69,498 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

radiator heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 57,453 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 27 Jan 2010 57,453 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2009 48,727 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 40,804 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 40,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,550 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 29,583 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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NJ51 HVS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 56,132 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 NJ51 HVS, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NJ51 HVS registered?

NJ51 HVS is a 2003 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 7 December 2003.

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