MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,545 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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
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
engine oil level is on minimum mark
nearside fornt outer drive shaft gaiter weeping grease
offside front steering rack has slight play
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
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)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
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 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.
Is W251 WRE safe to buy?
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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