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Q929MAV

1971 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,140 mi
Last recorded99,140 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ929MAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 99,140 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2009 85,686 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 85,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2008 73,399 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 73,399 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 65,467 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 65,465 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 61,374 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 61,374 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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Q929MAV is a 1971 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Q929MAV, 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 55 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 Q929MAV registered?

Q929MAV is a 1971 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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