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PF51 TGX

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,545 mi
Last recorded78,545 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF51 TGX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 78,545 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 64,882 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 64,882 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 55,023 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,997 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 33,174 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,583 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 25,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 22,897 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 22,897 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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PF51 TGX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PF51 TGX, 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

How do I check the history of PF51 TGX?

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What year was PF51 TGX registered?

PF51 TGX is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 January 2002.

Is PF51 TGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF51 TGX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PF51 TGX have outstanding finance?

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