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W256 TJB

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Purple Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,248 mi
Last recorded114,248 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 TJB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2022 114,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 100,342 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively evidence of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2021 100,305 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively evidence of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 86,163 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2020 86,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/R13 82T EVENT FUTURUM GP (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2019 67,005 miles

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2019 66,959 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 56,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread and has just over 2.00 mm tread remaining

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on outer tread and has just over 2.00 mm tread remaining

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wiper blade rubber split and starting to not clear effectively

Rear service brake screeching when applied

Pass 10 Feb 2017 45,766 miles

Bushes on both side front anti roll bar links starting to perish

Bushes on both side rear trailing arms starting to perish

Fail 9 Feb 2017 45,764 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Bushes on both side front anti roll bar links starting to perish

Bushes on both side rear trailing arms starting to perish

Pass 19 Feb 2016 41,496 miles

All bushes on both side front anti roll bar link mountings deteriorated

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Unofficial sticker in swept area of screen

Fail 19 Feb 2016 41,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

All bushes on both side front anti roll bar link mountings deteriorated

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Unofficial sticker in swept area of screen

Pass 12 Feb 2015 34,917 miles

Both side front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges recc. NEW TYRES ASAP

Bushes on front anti roll bar link rods perishing

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,080 miles

both front tyres worn inside edge

high hand brake travel

Fail 7 Mar 2014 31,080 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn inside edge

high hand brake travel

Pass 15 Feb 2013 29,857 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 29,856 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 26,425 miles

both number plates starting to distort

centre and rear exhaust pipe starting to corrode

Pass 7 Feb 2011 22,047 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 20,025 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 18,946 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 17,171 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 15,629 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 13,313 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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W256 TJB is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Purple with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W256 TJB, 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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W256 TJB is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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