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X465 ECL

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,039 mi
Last recorded137,039 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX465 ECL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2012 137,039 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 136,964 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 124,441 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 124,441 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 110,039 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 110,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 94,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 94,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 84,864 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 84,864 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 80,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 80,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 76,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 64,172 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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X465 ECL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X465 ECL, 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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X465 ECL is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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