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W517 MWJ

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,735 mi
Last recorded102,735 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW517 MWJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 102,735 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 99,061 miles

slight play in front d.bushes / blow from front pipe / corrosion on n/s/r chassis recomend attension.....

Pass 13 Apr 2010 91,438 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 91,438 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 83,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 83,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2008 79,686 miles

front discs corroded and worn borderline play in steering rack cracking and perishing to various steering and suspension bushes coil springs corroded vehicle underbody corroded wear in steering and suspension system

Fail 23 May 2008 79,686 miles

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

front discs corroded and worn borderline play in steering rack cracking and perishing to various steering and suspension bushes coil springs corroded vehicle underbody corroded wear in steering and suspension system

Pass 25 May 2007 71,158 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 59,678 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 59,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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W517 MWJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W517 MWJ, 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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W517 MWJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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