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E9 JHH

1996 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

91,455 mi
Last recorded91,455 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Colt83,087 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 JHH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 May 2024 91,455 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested engine cut out (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed engine cut out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 7 Oct 2016 78,421 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 74,459 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

body kit and sill covers fitted which restrict inspection of outer sill structure etc.

front flexi exhaust section is slightly damaged

non original engine is fitted so non cat test procedures followed for emmissions purposes

sports exhaust system is fitted which is slightly noisy.

Fail 27 Feb 2013 74,452 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

body kit and sill covers fitted which restrict inspection of outer sill structure etc.

front flexi exhaust section is slightly damaged

non original engine is fitted so non cat test procedures followed for emmissions purposes

sports exhaust system is fitted which is slightly noisy.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 71,173 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2012 71,117 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dampness around power steering and brake pipes no leak at time of test.

heavy damage to chassis rails.

non standard exhaust fitted.

o/s/f brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 70,439 miles

floor to sill areas heavily corroded

offside front metal brake pipe corroded reccomend replacement

weld repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Jan 2011 76,301 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 65,483 miles

both sides rear chassis rails heavily corroded and weak

offside front inner wheel arch cover very close to inner wheel arch on full lock

trims fitted to outer sills

underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places

Fail 11 Jan 2010 65,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both sides rear chassis rails heavily corroded and weak

offside front inner wheel arch cover very close to inner wheel arch on full lock

trims fitted to outer sills

underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places

Pass 24 Jan 2009 101,329 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2009 101,262 miles

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 95,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 95,433 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Nov 2007 95,371 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear brake back plates corroded and weak

fuel tank breather pipe corroded

long travel on foot brake

long travel on hand brake only just passed mot test

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 8 Nov 2006 86,556 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 86,556 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 81,106 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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E9 JHH is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 83,087 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 E9 JHH, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E9 JHH is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 November 1996.

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