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W331 PTV

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,155 mi
Last recorded87,155 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW331 PTV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,155 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 87,153 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 81,379 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 81,379 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,530 miles

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 8 Mar 2012 69,758 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 69,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,404 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 60,922 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,320 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 12 Mar 2007 42,987 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 42,986 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside mirrorglass missing

Pass 8 Mar 2006 36,696 miles

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

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

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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W331 PTV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W331 PTV, 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 W331 PTV registered?

W331 PTV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W331 PTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W331 PTV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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