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W473 NNU

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

57,376 mi
Last recorded57,376 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW473 NNU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2018 57,376 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,263 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 57,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 57,217 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 56,789 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 56,788 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,049 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

slight play in n/s/f drumstick

Fail 22 Jul 2013 56,049 miles

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

slight play in n/s/f drumstick

Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,965 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 53,689 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 53,689 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,770 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 51,770 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,422 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 46,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,794 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 43,794 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 41,452 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,254 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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W473 NNU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W473 NNU, 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 W473 NNU registered?

W473 NNU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W473 NNU shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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