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W477 FBE

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,138 mi
Last recorded92,138 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW477 FBE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2017 92,138 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (rear of floor) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

centre exhaust corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

damage to nearside front bumper

general vehicle/body/component corrosion

play in both steering rack ends

Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,540 miles

damage to nearside front bumper

fuel pipes corroded

Body has slight corrosion both sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corroded both sides on limit (6.1.B.2)

both front brakes binding slightly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general vehicle/body/component corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2015 78,378 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both outer sills corroded at rear

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general vehicle corrosion

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 15 Apr 2014 72,607 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r and o/s/r chassis corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2014 72,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 68,601 miles

nearside and offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,556 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear and offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 60,476 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 60,398 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 55,067 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,475 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 40,268 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 40,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 33,030 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 33,030 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,676 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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W477 FBE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W477 FBE, 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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W477 FBE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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