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W521 RNL

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,435 mi
Last recorded137,435 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW521 RNL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2010 137,435 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2010 137,435 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 119,803 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 119,349 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2008 103,468 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 103,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 81,004 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all wiper blades in poor condition

play/wear at steering rack ends

slight uneven readings to rear brakes during roller brake test

Pass 17 Jul 2006 65,087 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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W521 RNL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W521 RNL, 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 W521 RNL registered?

W521 RNL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 July 2000.

Is W521 RNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W521 RNL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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