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NY51 JFJ

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,118 mi
Last recorded117,118 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 JFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 117,118 miles

Gearbox mounting defective front cross member corroded. ()

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 117,117 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective front cross member corroded. ()

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 102,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Bald Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Bald Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 102,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Bald Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake Binding Slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also Bald Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 90,179 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 78,185 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 62,067 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 42,755 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 42,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,737 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,050 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 24,086 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 20,690 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 14,911 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 12,381 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 10,348 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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NY51 JFJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NY51 JFJ, 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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NY51 JFJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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