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PN51 BBE

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,688 mi
Last recorded43,688 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 BBE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 43,688 miles

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

corrosion on metal brake pipes

play in steering rack

Fail 1 Nov 2016 43,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

corrosion on metal brake pipes

play in steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2015 31,525 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 26 Aug 2015 31,524 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Engine management light illuminated

Pass 1 Sep 2014 29,657 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 29,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 27,823 miles

review both side rear chassis legs for corrosion.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,023 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 26,023 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 24,014 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,308 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,126 miles

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 17,894 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 15,726 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 13,106 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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PN51 BBE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PN51 BBE, 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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PN51 BBE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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