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W387 MSL

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,318 mi
Last recorded103,318 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW387 MSL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 103,318 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 103,311 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 88,193 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 73,639 miles

slight play n/s steering rack 'drumstick'

Fail 30 Jun 2009 58,856 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,856 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,295 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 23,623 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 13,369 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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W387 MSL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W387 MSL, 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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What year was W387 MSL registered?

W387 MSL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W387 MSL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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