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W526 GSS

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

43,163 mi
Last recorded43,163 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 GSS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,163 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 43,140 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 43,042 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)

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

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2008 32,301 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 32,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 31,753 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes perished,o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted,o/s/f and n/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded,fuel tank filler pipes corroded,o/s/r and n/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded,front to rear brake pipe corroded,

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arms corroded.

Fail 12 Dec 2006 31,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

frront anti-roll bar bushes perished,o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs pitted,fuel tank filler pipes corroded,o/s/r and n/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded,front to rear brakepipe corroded,o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arms corroded.

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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W526 GSS is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 W526 GSS, 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 W526 GSS?

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What year was W526 GSS registered?

W526 GSS is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W526 GSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W526 GSS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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