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W511 MBU

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,567 mi
Last recorded109,567 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW511 MBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 109,567 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

exhaust corroded

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

sump & oil filter corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 109,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

exhaust corroded

nearside rear lamp lens damaged

sump & oil filter corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 92,623 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil filter corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2013 92,623 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil filter corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 74,502 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 74,502 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 63,435 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,435 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 51,963 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,174 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,015 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 28,561 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 24,029 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 22,693 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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W511 MBU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W511 MBU, 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 W511 MBU registered?

W511 MBU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W511 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W511 MBU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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