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X938 ARA

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,658 mi
Last recorded95,658 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX938 ARA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 95,658 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 95,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise engine oil sump porous and leaking oil excessively

Advise wiring missing from lambda sensor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 84,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 83,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 74,197 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 61,124 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 61,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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X938 ARA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X938 ARA, 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 X938 ARA registered?

X938 ARA is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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