MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI COLTs year 1992

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Pass percent:52.79%

(The average a petrol MITSUBISHI COLT year 1992 passes without issue)

Based on:4,044 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	462
Headlamp aim out of alignment	369
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	365
Brake pipe excessively corroded	357
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	313
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	119
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	102
Registration plate issues	98
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	86
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	82
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	78
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	76
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	75
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	66
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	62
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	62
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	60
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	58
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	53
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	51
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	50
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	49
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	47
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	46
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	42
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	38
Brake hose damaged	36
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	34
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	28
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	27
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	24
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	24
Windscreen has damage	23
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	23
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	23
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	22
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	21
Front brake application uneven	21
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	21
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	20
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	20
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	20
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	19
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	19
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	19
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	18
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	18
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	17
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	17
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	17
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	15
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	15
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	14
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	14
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	14
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	11
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	11
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	11
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	10
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	10
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	9
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	9
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	9
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	7
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	6

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Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	462
Headlamp aim out of alignment	369
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	365
Brake pipe excessively corroded	357
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	313
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	119
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	102
Registration plate issues	98
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	86
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	82
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	78
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	76
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	75
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	66
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	62
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	62
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	60
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	58
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	53
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	51
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	50
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	49
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	47
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	46
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	42
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	38
Brake hose damaged	36
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	34
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	28
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	27
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	26
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	24
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	24
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	24
Windscreen has damage	23
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	23
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	23
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	23
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	22
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	21
Front brake application uneven	21
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	21
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	20
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	20
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	20
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	19
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	19
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	19
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	18
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	18
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	17
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	17
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	17
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	15
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	15
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	14
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	14
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	14
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	11
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	11
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	11
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	11
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	10
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	10
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	9
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	9
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	9
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	9
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	7
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	7
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	6
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.D.1\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	6

MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI COLTs year 1992

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