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W251 WRE

1999 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,545 mi
Last recorded148,545 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi Colt70,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 WRE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 148,545 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 147,880 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 117,462 miles

engine oil level just below minimum mark

nearside rear inertia seat belt not inspected due to child seat strapped in place

play in offside front and nearside front steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2011 97,800 miles

drivers nearside front wiper blade is split

nearside rear seat belt and stalk not inspected due to child seat strapped in position

parking brake lever shows signs of travel

slight play in offside and nearside front steering rack

srs light is on dash

Pass 26 Oct 2010 90,172 miles

engine oil level is on minimum mark

nearside fornt outer drive shaft gaiter weeping grease

offside front steering rack has slight play

Fail 26 Oct 2010 90,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level is on minimum mark

nearside fornt outer drive shaft gaiter weeping grease

offside front steering rack has slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2009 84,914 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 75,404 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 66,709 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 66,709 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 59,534 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2005 45,461 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 WRE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 70,694 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 WRE, 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 27 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 WRE registered?

W251 WRE is a 1999 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for W251 WRE shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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