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W228 WCS

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,291 mi
Last recorded74,291 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 WCS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2012 74,291 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 65,625 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 55,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,307 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,970 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,174 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 34,508 miles

front inner brake pads look low and advise further inspection

nail tread area of offside rear tyre

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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W228 WCS is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W228 WCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W228 WCS registered?

W228 WCS is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W228 WCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W228 WCS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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