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SP51 RNO

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,265 mi
Last recorded55,265 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 RNO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2020 55,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light stays on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 51,453 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 49,042 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately at suspension mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 46,291 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 45,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brakes pipe to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 45,366 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brakes pipe to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 41,779 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 41,779 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 39,540 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,540 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,678 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 19,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 17,890 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 16,127 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 14,386 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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SP51 RNO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP51 RNO, 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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SP51 RNO is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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