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OU51 JVT

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,878 mi
Last recorded177,878 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 JVT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2014 177,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

eml light on

Pass 23 May 2013 175,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

engine management light on

ns and osf brakes sticking slightly

osf brake juddering

power steering noisy

slight play osf steering rack end

Pass 22 May 2012 172,564 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside wiper deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2011 170,461 miles

both rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 21 May 2010 168,229 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 166,368 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 May 2009 166,291 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2008 164,316 miles

Slight play detected in steering rack.

Fail 12 Aug 2008 164,116 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Slight play detected in steering rack.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 145,203 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 127,279 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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OU51 JVT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OU51 JVT, 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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OU51 JVT is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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