MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Battery insecure
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Centre and rear exhaust mountings broken but system still securre
Child seats fitted to NSF and OSR
Corrosion to NSR discs
Handbrake travel
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion to NSF wishbone seriously weakening it.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?
Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J163 JOU is a 1992 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,836cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1992 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 86,852 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 J163 JOU, 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 34 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of J163 JOU?
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What year was J163 JOU registered?
J163 JOU is a 1992 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 December 1992.
Is J163 JOU safe to buy?
The MOT history for J163 JOU shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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