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CF51 JBU

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,085 mi
Last recorded84,085 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF51 JBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 84,085 miles

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

front cross member slightly corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2014 83,961 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)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

EML is on

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to front crossmember + damaged

front crossmember has been repaired with fibreglass

play in offside steering rack

run flat marks in nearside front tyre wall

Pass 26 Jul 2013 73,031 miles

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

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

engine management light on

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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CF51 JBU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 58,367 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 CF51 JBU, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CF51 JBU registered?

CF51 JBU is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is CF51 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF51 JBU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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