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W273 OAO

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

67,376 mi
Last recorded67,376 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW273 OAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 67,376 miles

near side head ligt dim

Fail 1 Oct 2014 67,374 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

near side head ligt dim

Pass 21 Sep 2013 65,250 miles

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

crack in near side rear light lens

near side head light dim

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 19 Sep 2013 65,233 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

crack in near side rear light lens

near side head light dim

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Sep 2012 62,277 miles

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

battery insucure

centre exhaust insucure

near side door slightly out of align ment

near side head light dim

off side rear chassi weak ok point of test

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 7 Sep 2011 59,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight weap on off side front shocker

Fail 7 Sep 2011 59,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight weap on off side front shocker

Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,926 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 55,925 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,513 miles

n/s/r lens cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2009 52,512 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r lens cracked

Pass 16 May 2008 47,580 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 47,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 32,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 32,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W273 OAO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W273 OAO, 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 W273 OAO registered?

W273 OAO is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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