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W251 PHU

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,282 mi
Last recorded99,282 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 PHU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 99,282 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 99,282 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 91,031 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 85,181 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 80,302 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 80,300 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 77,759 miles

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))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,427 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 75,099 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 72,248 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,620 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 65,137 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 58,615 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 55,975 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 55,958 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,567 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,070 miles

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)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 49,070 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 45,684 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,567 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 39,255 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 35,820 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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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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W251 PHU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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