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GL08 WCW

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,389 mi
Last recorded79,389 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 WCW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,389 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 70,436 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 70,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 64,909 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 58,841 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 58,841 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 53,349 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 48,441 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 38,730 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,703 miles

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 17 Jun 2011 10,183 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 10,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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GL08 WCW is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,449 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 GL08 WCW, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GL08 WCW registered?

GL08 WCW is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is GL08 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 WCW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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