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OE51 EGC

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,625 mi
Last recorded100,625 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE51 EGC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 100,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear chassis leg area corroded

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear 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)

exhaust system corroded (all)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 100,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear chassis leg area corroded

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear 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)

exhaust system corroded (all)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 100,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 90,299 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 89,890 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 89,888 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 2 May 2013 86,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 84,952 miles

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 83,827 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 83,827 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 76,244 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 67,624 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 67,624 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 59,574 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 59,574 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 52,776 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 52,776 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 42,811 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 42,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 35,080 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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OE51 EGC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OE51 EGC, 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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OE51 EGC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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