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W296 PCL

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2006
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,898 mi
Last recorded43,898 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2005
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 PCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2005 43,898 miles

Vehicle will require steam cleaning underside+wheel arches before next mot.

front tyres worn on inner edges.

rear tyre treads low in places due to strange tread pattern.

Fail 16 Dec 2005 43,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Vehicle will require steam cleaning underside+wheel arches before next mot.

front tyres worn on inner edges.

rear tyre treads low in places due to strange tread pattern.

Pass 13 Jun 2005 31,128 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2005 31,128 miles

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

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

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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W296 PCL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W296 PCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W296 PCL registered?

W296 PCL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W296 PCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W296 PCL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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