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N153 CRJ

1996 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,540 mi
Last recorded97,540 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi Colt83,087 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN153 CRJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2006 97,540 miles

outside edsge of n/s front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 21 Aug 2006 97,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

excess corrosion to n/s outer sill

outside edge of n/s front tyre wearing unevenly

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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N153 CRJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N153 CRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N153 CRJ registered?

N153 CRJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N153 CRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N153 CRJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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