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V217 EUJ

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,371 mi
Last recorded59,371 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV217 EUJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2009 59,371 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,359 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 48,436 miles

windscreen should be changed at the earlyest time available as it is cracked on the nearside and will travel to the drivers side

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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V217 EUJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V217 EUJ, 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 V217 EUJ registered?

V217 EUJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V217 EUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V217 EUJ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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