MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,282 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (recommend attention) (5.2.3 (e))
brake pipes undersealed
vehicles suspension corroded in areas
vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel pipe damaged fuel filler corroded and holed (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (recommend attention) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
brake pipes undersealed
vehicles suspension corroded in areas
vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front brake pads getting worn
brake pipes undersealed
vehicles suspension corroded in areas
vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas
both rear axle bushes starting to get deteriorated
brake pipes getting corroded in areas
fuel filler pipes getting corroded and damp (no sign of leak)
vehicles suspension getting corroded in areas
vehicles underbody getting corroded in areas
Rear suspension heavily corroded in areas
both inner sills heavily corroded in areas
brake pipes getting corroded in areas
slight play in nearside front inner steering arm
vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear suspension heavily corroded in areas
both inner sills heavily corroded in areas
brake pipes getting corroded in areas
slight play in nearside front inner steering arm
vehicles underbody heavily corroded in areas
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?
Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W251 PHU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 W251 PHU, 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 W251 PHU registered?
W251 PHU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 March 2000.
Is W251 PHU safe to buy?
The MOT history for W251 PHU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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