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V168 HDL

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,250 mi
Last recorded109,250 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV168 HDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 109,250 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 109,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 104,407 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 104,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 102,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 102,917 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 100,178 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 100,178 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 95,923 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 88,498 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 81,533 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 71,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to check pads

Fail 15 Jan 2008 71,740 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

unable to check pads

Pass 26 Jan 2007 63,686 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 54,181 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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V168 HDL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V168 HDL, 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 V168 HDL registered?

V168 HDL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V168 HDL safe to buy?

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