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V593 TVY

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,770 mi
Last recorded100,770 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV593 TVY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2009 100,770 miles

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

n/s/front door mirror damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2009 100,770 miles

n/s/front door mirror damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2008 91,758 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 91,758 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

N/S/FRONT DOOR MIRROR TAPPED TO HOLD GLASS IN

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT INNER GEARBOX SEALS LEAKING

Fail 8 Oct 2008 91,667 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front no plate out of shape

n/s/front door mirror damaged

o/s/driveshaft seal leaking badley

Pass 3 Oct 2007 83,280 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 161,008 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 136,800 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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V593 TVY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V593 TVY, 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 V593 TVY registered?

V593 TVY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is V593 TVY safe to buy?

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