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X617 HHY

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,359 mi
Last recorded100,359 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX617 HHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 100,359 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 100,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 93,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 88,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 84,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front pads look wearing low

nearside front inner wheel box loose

nearside rear chassi leg starting to corrode

offside rear inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 20 Apr 2013 79,840 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side rear starting to preshed

Pass 28 Apr 2012 74,619 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 69,723 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 64,204 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,157 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 53,970 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 48,961 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 43,962 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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X617 HHY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 X617 HHY, 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 X617 HHY registered?

X617 HHY is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 22 February 2001.

Is X617 HHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X617 HHY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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