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OV51 GNU

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,715 mi
Last recorded112,715 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 GNU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 112,715 miles

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

Localized nearside and offside rear chassis corrosion

Nearside front and offside rear tyre low on treads

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroding (borderline pass/fail, recommend replace)

Play in offside steering track-rod & some in nearside

Possible intermittant poor connection- front position lamps

Unable to view all brakes for wear etc

Fail 19 Oct 2013 106,443 miles

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

slight cracking in o/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 19 Oct 2013 106,443 miles

slight cracking in o/s/r tyre

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2012 100,420 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 100,360 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 91,208 miles

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

Slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 90,864 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Slight play in offside front lower suspension ball joint.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 82,855 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 77,463 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 71,433 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 65,171 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 60,665 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 60,665 miles

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

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

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

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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OV51 GNU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OV51 GNU, 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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OV51 GNU is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 November 2001.

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