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W286 JSH

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,786 mi
Last recorded57,786 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW286 JSH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 57,786 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 44,870 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 41,716 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 41,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,575 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 35,573 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 27,768 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 27,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f rack end worn

Pass 16 Aug 2010 19,891 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 19,890 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 13,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 13,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 10,257 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 9,706 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 51,592 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 7,831 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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W286 JSH is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 W286 JSH, 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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W286 JSH is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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