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W198 OFJ

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,255 mi
Last recorded53,255 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW198 OFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 53,255 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 53,253 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 46,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 46,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 39,811 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 34,189 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 34,189 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 21,707 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 12,826 miles

O/S headlight casing cracked

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

P/A/S rack damp - pinnion area

Pass 19 Jun 2007 12,826 miles

O/S headlight casing cracked

P/A/S rack damp - pinnion area

Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,603 miles

Offside seatbelt retracts slowly

Pass 30 Mar 2006 11,438 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked on outside wall

Fail 30 Mar 2006 11,438 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre cracked on outside wall

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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W198 OFJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W198 OFJ, 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 W198 OFJ registered?

W198 OFJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W198 OFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W198 OFJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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