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W516 AVE

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,167 mi
Last recorded130,167 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW516 AVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 130,167 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 130,089 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 112,742 miles

body panels damaged os and ns.

oil leak.

rear blade split.

rear sections of main front to rear brake pipes corroded x2.

steering worn internal rack end ns.

travell on h/brake.

Fail 26 Mar 2010 112,742 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

body panels damaged os and ns.

oil leak.

rear blade split.

rear sections of main front to rear brake pipes corroded x2.

steering worn internal rack end ns.

travell on h/brake.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 96,649 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 85,447 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 85,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2007 74,227 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 74,227 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 59,153 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 59,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W516 AVE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,300cc 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 W516 AVE, 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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W516 AVE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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