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T908 SDD

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

35,181 mi
Last recorded35,181 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT908 SDD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 35,181 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 35,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 35,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 34,996 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 27,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 27,656 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 26,485 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front small cut to outer wall

Pass 31 May 2018 24,117 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 22,203 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 21,418 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 20,478 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 19,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2013 18,381 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 17,937 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 16,850 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 15,890 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 15,266 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 15,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 14,863 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 13,760 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 12,926 miles

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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T908 SDD is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T908 SDD, 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.

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What year was T908 SDD registered?

T908 SDD is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 6 July 2000.

Is T908 SDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T908 SDD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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