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W282 MBU

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,573 mi
Last recorded109,573 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW282 MBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 109,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion to braking componants but not excessive

corrosion to front and rear suspension componants but not excessive

damage to o/s door

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil light on

Fail 1 Sep 2012 109,490 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

corrosion to braking componants but not excessive

corrosion to front and rear suspension componants but not excessive

damage to o/s door

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

oil light on

Pass 2 Sep 2011 99,867 miles

slight play in o/s inner steering joint

Fail 27 Aug 2011 99,860 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in o/s inner steering joint

Pass 16 Aug 2010 89,179 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 89,172 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2009 78,372 miles

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

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

very slight bind in both front wheels

Pass 22 Aug 2009 78,372 miles

very slight bind in both front wheels

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 65,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 58,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 47,507 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 42,904 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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W282 MBU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W282 MBU, 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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W282 MBU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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