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V234 EVU

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,885 mi
Last recorded24,885 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV234 EVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2011 24,885 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear hande brake needs ajusting from both sides

Pass 9 Nov 2010 22,444 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 19,838 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 18,015 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 16,521 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 16,521 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 15,015 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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V234 EVU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V234 EVU, 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 V234 EVU registered?

V234 EVU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V234 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V234 EVU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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