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W447 LJF

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,903 mi
Last recorded94,903 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW447 LJF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 94,903 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2016 94,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 85,662 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 85,662 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 81,875 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 79,000 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 75,882 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 72,253 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 72,253 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 May 2010 61,524 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side front tyre worn on inner edge.

near side rear tyre uneven on tread pattern.

Pass 15 May 2010 61,524 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge.

near side rear tyre uneven on tread pattern.

Pass 23 May 2009 44,380 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 25,942 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 22,052 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2007 22,052 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 20,849 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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W447 LJF is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 W447 LJF, 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 W447 LJF registered?

W447 LJF is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W447 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W447 LJF shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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