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W481 FBE

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,835 mi
Last recorded66,835 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 FBE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 66,835 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 66,835 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 62,164 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 62,164 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 54,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,927 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,287 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 51,165 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 47,137 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 43,463 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 43,463 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,850 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 35,005 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f antiroll bar droplink bushes poor

Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,081 miles

rear tyres cracking up

Pass 12 Sep 2006 27,420 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 22,318 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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W481 FBE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W481 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W481 FBE registered?

W481 FBE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W481 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W481 FBE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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