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W288 JSH

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,502 mi
Last recorded74,502 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW288 JSH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2013 74,502 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 74,502 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,305 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 65,305 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 94,923 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 56,602 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 56,602 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,446 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,776 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 47,776 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,865 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 38,887 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 34,831 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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W288 JSH is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W288 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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What year was W288 JSH registered?

W288 JSH is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 April 2000.

Is W288 JSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for W288 JSH shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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