MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI COLTs year 1990

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Pass percent:52.43%

(The average a petrol MITSUBISHI COLT year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:2,382 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	189
Brake pipe excessively corroded	186
Headlamp aim out of alignment	127
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	106
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	78
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	68
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	64
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	54
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	53
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	53
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	53
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	52
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	52
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	50
Registration plate issues	49
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	48
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	45
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	44
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	31
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	30
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	25
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	20
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Front brake application uneven	16
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Windscreen has damage	15
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	14
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	13
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	13
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Rear brake application uneven	11
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	11
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	9
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Rear brake binding	8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	7
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	6
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
An item not tested \|Manual\|	5
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	189
Brake pipe excessively corroded	186
Headlamp aim out of alignment	127
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	106
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	78
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	68
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	64
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	54
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	53
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	53
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	53
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	52
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	52
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	50
Registration plate issues	49
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	48
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	45
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	44
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	31
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	30
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	26
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	25
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	20
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Front brake application uneven	16
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Windscreen has damage	15
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	14
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	13
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	13
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	13
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Rear brake application uneven	11
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	11
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	10
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	9
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Rear brake binding	8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	7
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	6
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
An item not tested \|Manual\|	5
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4

MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI COLTs year 1990

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