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W338 XCE

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,707 mi
Last recorded102,707 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 XCE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 102,707 miles

both front tyres perished and low tread

front brake pads low

gearbox cross member corroded

nsf inner steering rack worn

nsr chassis rail corroded to limits and car structural strength weakened

osf cv boot deteriated to limits

osr outer sill corroded

rear brake pipes corroded to limits

rear exhaust rubber deteriated

Pass 20 Apr 2016 99,285 miles

PAS pump moist from pas fluid

both front tyres perished

light noise from both front wheel bearings

nsr chassis rail corroded to mot limits

osr and nsr outer sills corroded

rear brake pipes corroded in general

Fail 11 Apr 2016 99,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

PAS pump moist from pas fluid

both front tyres perished

light noise from both front wheel bearings

nsr chassis rail corroded to mot limits

osr and nsr outer sills corroded

rear brake pipes corroded in general

Pass 14 Apr 2015 95,660 miles

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

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

light noise from both front wheel bearings

nsr chassis rail corroded

osr outer sill corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 92,354 miles

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

nsf anti roll bar link deteriated

nsf inner steering rack worn

nsr chassis rail corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 86,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

emissions just with in limits

nsr chassis rail corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,074 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pump damp

Fail 5 Apr 2012 81,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump damp

Pass 31 Mar 2011 75,396 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 69,883 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 63,352 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 63,352 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 52,384 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 46,418 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 40,339 miles

oil leak

steering rack damp

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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W338 XCE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W338 XCE, 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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W338 XCE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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