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SF51 NRX

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

54,226 mi
Last recorded54,226 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 NRX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2018 54,226 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 48,136 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 44,241 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 96,541 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 41,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 41,543 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced both drop link pins broken (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 38,130 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 38,130 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,309 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 35,309 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 32,623 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 32,623 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 30,250 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 30,250 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 27,843 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 27,843 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 27,595 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 27,595 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket cracked (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,109 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 22,310 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 22,310 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 18,928 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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SF51 NRX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SF51 NRX, 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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What year was SF51 NRX registered?

SF51 NRX is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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