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V349 ECU

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,188 mi
Last recorded138,188 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV349 ECU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 138,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front cross member corroded

fuel pipes corroded at rear

nearside rear and offside rear chassis rails corroded . double skin.

offside front brake binding slightly

radiator corroded

stone chip front screen/ slight wiper damage

travel in parking brake req adjustment

Fail 8 Jan 2016 137,401 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill end/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill end/wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front chassis x member and engine mounting x member corroded

fuel pipes at rear corroded

nearside front wiper blade worn

nearside rear and offside rear chassis rails corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

radiator corroded

stone chip front screen / blade damage/ wiper linkage worn

travel in parking brake

Pass 9 Mar 2015 120,865 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust emissions high

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside and offside sill bottoms corroded

nearside rear tyre tread low in places

radiator corroded

rear subframe/axle corroded

slight exhaust leak from front pipe/manifold

travel in parking brake

wiper linkage/blades worn

Fail 9 Mar 2015 120,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust emissions high

fuel filler pipes corroded

nearside and offside sill bottoms corroded

nearside rear tyre tread low in places

radiator corroded

rear subframe/axle corroded

slight exhaust leak from front pipe/manifold

travel in parking brake

wiper linkage/blades worn

Pass 3 Mar 2014 103,768 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front x member corroded

gear box mounting corroded

o/s rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2014 103,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front x member corroded

gear box mounting corroded

o/s rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2013 103,380 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 103,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 93,249 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 91,723 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 91,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 88,395 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 80,796 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 78,712 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 60,251 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 38,612 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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V349 ECU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V349 ECU, 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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V349 ECU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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