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W299 JSH

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,215 mi
Last recorded124,215 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW299 JSH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 124,215 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front cross member corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2014 124,213 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front cross member corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 105,228 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 105,228 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 94,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 94,280 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 85,585 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 80,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Feb 2010 80,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Feb 2009 74,428 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 67,335 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 61,006 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 52,473 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 52,473 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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W299 JSH is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W299 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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W299 JSH is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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