MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear seats and seat belts have been removed
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear seats and seat belts removed
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis nr tie arm bush (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
various areas of corrosion
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to lower sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 areas of the main chassis nr tie arm bush (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to lower sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive main chassis nr tie arm bush (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
various areas of corrosion
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine oil sump corroded and leaking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?
Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W197 DEM is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 W197 DEM, 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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What year was W197 DEM registered?
W197 DEM is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 June 2000.
Is W197 DEM safe to buy?
The MOT history for W197 DEM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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