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W481 LEF

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,639 mi
Last recorded95,639 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 LEF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2010 95,639 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 95,482 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust slight blow on flexy

exhaust system badly corroded

metal fuel pipes ccorroded

offside front coil spring badly corroded at top

offside rear wheel bearing becoming noisey

Pass 31 Jan 2009 74,776 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 74,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

advised all front brake pads close to limit

Pass 28 Jan 2008 62,745 miles

o/s steering rack boot contaminated with oil

Pass 2 Aug 2007 59,200 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 59,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 55,548 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 55,548 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 47,156 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 47,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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 LEF is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W481 LEF, 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

How do I check the history of W481 LEF?

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What year was W481 LEF registered?

W481 LEF is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 March 2000.

Is W481 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W481 LEF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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