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W281 TDC

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

57,008 mi
Last recorded57,008 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 TDC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2015 57,008 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

All four tyres cracked

Exhaust heat shield insucure

Front brake discs corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside front wing badly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 53,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 53,206 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 48,021 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,738 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 39,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Off side front wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 22,330 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,566 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 24,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,638 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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W281 TDC is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W281 TDC, 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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W281 TDC is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 May 2000.

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