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X695 NLB

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,214 mi
Last recorded148,214 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX695 NLB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2018 148,214 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp hazards come on when o/s door opened (4.4.3 (b))

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.04 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.84 vehicle misfiring (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. fitted is 195/55/15 should be 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 142,545 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edges.

Oil leak Gearbox. ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis legs. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 142,263 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Both tyres wearing on inner edges.

Oil leak Gearbox. ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis legs. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 135,922 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails and low on tread ()

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 135,913 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails and low on tread ()

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 131,370 miles

Cut in o/s front tyre side wall but not down to cords.

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 131,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Cut in o/s front tyre side wall but not down to cords.

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 118,684 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearknob loose.

Oil leak

Screw in O/S/F tyre.

Screw in O/S/R tyre.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 109,018 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2013 109,018 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2010 104,246 miles

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 96,784 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 96,783 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 93,129 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 75,620 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 75,620 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 55,396 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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X695 NLB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 X695 NLB, 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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X695 NLB is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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