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X678 PEC

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,844 mi
Last recorded44,844 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX678 PEC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2015 44,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 44,844 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,674 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 38,767 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 38,767 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 35,727 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 35,725 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 33,121 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 30,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 30,271 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 27,693 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 24,947 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,931 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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X678 PEC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X678 PEC, 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 X678 PEC registered?

X678 PEC is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X678 PEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X678 PEC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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