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R3 EBL

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,922 mi
Last recorded97,922 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 EBL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 97,922 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 13 Jan 2014 89,477 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 89,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 84,240 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 84,240 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 77,298 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 77,278 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 70,835 miles

advise front brakes

Pass 24 Nov 2008 63,915 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 24 Nov 2007 45,206 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,715 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,333 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 30,999 miles

oil leak

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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R3 EBL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 63,578 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 R3 EBL, 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 26 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 R3 EBL registered?

R3 EBL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is R3 EBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 EBL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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