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V287 HLH

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

69,156 mi
Last recorded69,156 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV287 HLH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2024 69,156 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust has major leaks and pipe separation (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre too rear broken and front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear loose and hanging (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2023 64,033 miles

Both front shocks damp

Both front steering arm slight play

Both front tyres edges worn

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust flexy deteriorated

Front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

Handbrake lever long travel

Headlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Underside undersilled - corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2022 57,156 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 57,156 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 52,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 47,553 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 42,909 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 42,909 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 38,053 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 33,682 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slighty misshaped

Offside Front brake hose coveing spring worn

Pass 29 Feb 2016 28,672 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 24,301 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 24,301 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 23,332 miles

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

tested in wet conditions

Fail 9 Jan 2013 22,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 22,380 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 21,289 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2011 21,289 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2010 20,195 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper u/s

unable to check front brake pads due to type of wheels fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2010 18,955 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 17,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

offside wiper blade slightly split

Fail 9 Jan 2009 17,776 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

offside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 9 Jan 2008 16,438 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 15,070 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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V287 HLH is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V287 HLH, 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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V287 HLH is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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