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W289 XFL

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,842 mi
Last recorded70,842 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 XFL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 70,842 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,084 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

front flexi pipe section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked and n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

play in n/s/f inner tie rod/steering rack inner joint(STRONGLY ADVISE)

slight damage to o/s/f wing mirror

underside components and body corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 69,062 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

front flexi pipe section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre slightly cracked and n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

play in n/s/f inner tie rod/steering rack inner joint(STRONGLY ADVISE)

slight damage to o/s/f wing mirror

underside components and body corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,616 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 62,469 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 57,446 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 52,369 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 47,395 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,395 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,911 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,099 miles

fog lamp lens broke

Pass 11 Aug 2006 33,207 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 30,663 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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W289 XFL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W289 XFL, 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 W289 XFL registered?

W289 XFL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W289 XFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W289 XFL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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