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B301 OPJ

1993 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

61,516 mi
Last recorded61,516 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Colt88,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB301 OPJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2006 61,516 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to nearside front wing

offside front tyre sidewalls cracking

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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B301 OPJ is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 88,092 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 B301 OPJ, 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B301 OPJ registered?

B301 OPJ is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 May 1993.

Is B301 OPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B301 OPJ shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B301 OPJ have outstanding finance?

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