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V354 JGD

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,529 mi
Last recorded61,529 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV354 JGD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 May 2017 61,529 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears both and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and lower inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front crossmember corroded not in prescrided areas

Fail 1 Dec 2015 61,512 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipe and front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

advise front cross member corroded but not considered in prescribed area

advise general under vehicle condition

advise play at steering arms

Pass 2 Dec 2014 60,489 miles

advise both rear chassis legs signs of corrossion

advise metal brake pipes

advise slight play at front hub areas

Fail 1 Dec 2014 60,489 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both rear chassis legs signs of corrossion

advise metal brake pipes

advise slight play at front hub areas

Pass 10 Dec 2013 59,643 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise both rear chassis leg corrosion will require welding in order to pass next mot as corrosion is borderline and therefore been advised as such

advise front cross member corrosion

advise front pads appear low

advise genral condition under vechicle

Fail 5 Dec 2013 59,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise both rear chassis leg corrosion will require welding in order to pass next mot as corrosion is borderline and therefore been advised as such

advise front cross member corrosion

advise front pads appear low

advise genral condition under vechicle

Pass 13 Mar 2012 58,595 miles

metal brake pipes.radiator carrier,

Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,937 miles

advise both number plates

advise rear exhaust box

advise wiper blades

Pass 25 Aug 2009 56,057 miles

advise front crossmember may require attention in future

advise slight play at nearside front hub area

Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,624 miles

advise all brake pipes

Pass 27 Jul 2007 45,770 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 42,094 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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V354 JGD is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V354 JGD, 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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V354 JGD is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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