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W248 HSS

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,302 mi
Last recorded89,302 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 HSS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 89,302 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/side front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/side front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 89,302 miles

Rear fog lamp not working rear (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working n/side rear (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working o/side rear (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate deteriorated front (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/side front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/side front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 79,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,608 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 72,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 69,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s front tyre is worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Mar 2012 69,797 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s front tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Mar 2011 64,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 64,175 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 61,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 58,440 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 56,533 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 56,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 49,577 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 41,896 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 34,933 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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W248 HSS is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue 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 W248 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.

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W248 HSS is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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