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PE52 RYJ

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

109,699 mi
Last recorded109,699 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE52 RYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 109,699 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 109,693 miles

this car as being modified as no rear seats fitted as being fitted with four wheel drive engine and exhaust as being altered

Fail 26 Mar 2015 109,692 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

this car as being modified as no rear seats fitted as being fitted with four wheel drive engine and exhaust as being altered

Pass 14 Oct 2011 107,922 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 86,946 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 86,946 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 77,658 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 77,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 59,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 59,893 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 52,405 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 29,721 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 29,721 miles

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

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

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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PE52 RYJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 PE52 RYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE52 RYJ registered?

PE52 RYJ is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for PE52 RYJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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