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W309 HAP

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,394 mi
Last recorded77,394 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW309 HAP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2019 77,394 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe before back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear brakes binding on

Pass 30 Jan 2019 74,533 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 74,528 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 71,733 miles

Ball joint has slight play both front inner wheels to steering rack play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6-2mm 175/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroding in areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 67,805 miles

Ball joint has slight play both front inner wheels to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wing damaged

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 2-3mm 175/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 67,805 miles

Ball joint has slight play both front inner wheels to steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wing damaged

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 2-3mm 175/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 61,066 miles

Front both inner steering joints have slight play

Pass 26 Jan 2015 56,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bonnet corroded around bonnet catch

Fail 26 Jan 2015 56,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

bonnet corroded around bonnet catch

Pass 19 Feb 2014 51,459 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 51,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 45,363 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,819 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 20 Feb 2012 42,819 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 28 Apr 2010 33,653 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 24,737 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 14,677 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 14,612 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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W309 HAP is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W309 HAP, 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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W309 HAP is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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