MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI COLTs year 1987

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Pass percent:58.85%

(The average a petrol MITSUBISHI COLT year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:1,011 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	72
Headlamp aim out of alignment	44
Registration plate lamp issues	31
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	28
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Registration plate issues	22
Brake pipe excessively corroded	22
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	20
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	17
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	15
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	10
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	9
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Windscreen has damage	8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	8
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Rear brake binding	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	2
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	72
Headlamp aim out of alignment	44
Registration plate lamp issues	31
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	28
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Registration plate issues	22
Brake pipe excessively corroded	22
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	20
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	17
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	16
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	15
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	10
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	9
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Windscreen has damage	8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	8
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	8
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	3
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Rear brake binding	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	2
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2

MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI COLTs year 1987

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