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J66 EHW

1993 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Colt88,092 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 EHW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 57,841 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 57,580 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres showing signs of perishin

Pass 24 Mar 2015 56,747 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 55,775 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 55,775 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 53,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 53,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 50,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,678 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 43,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 7 May 2009 42,732 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 42,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2007 35,578 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 36,727 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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J66 EHW is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 J66 EHW, 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.

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J66 EHW is a 1993 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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