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V278 DRB

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,303 mi
Last recorded71,303 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 DRB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 71,303 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 71,303 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 57,481 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 51,787 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 46,765 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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V278 DRB is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V278 DRB, 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

How do I check the history of V278 DRB?

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What year was V278 DRB registered?

V278 DRB is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V278 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V278 DRB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V278 DRB have outstanding finance?

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