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W235 HSS

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,800 mi
Last recorded44,800 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW235 HSS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 44,800 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 44,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 35,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,158 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 27,952 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 23,382 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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W235 HSS is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W235 HSS, 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 W235 HSS registered?

W235 HSS is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W235 HSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W235 HSS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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