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X759 EBM

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,581 mi
Last recorded90,581 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX759 EBM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2012 90,581 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 82,546 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 74,985 miles

engine sump corroded

radiator corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

windscreen washers slightly blocked

Pass 16 Jan 2010 74,728 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

radiator coroded

Pass 10 Jan 2009 74,432 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both wiper blades split

radiator coroded

Pass 12 Jan 2008 74,043 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 74,041 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 29 Dec 2006 73,316 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 69,606 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 69,606 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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X759 EBM is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X759 EBM, 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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X759 EBM is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 February 2001.

Is X759 EBM safe to buy?

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