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W568 PLS

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,233 mi
Last recorded118,233 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW568 PLS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2014 118,233 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

all floors and sills corroded

front exhaust slight blow and cat fanges heavily corroded

front lower suspension arms heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear trailing arm bushes seperating and splitting

wiper slight smearing screen

Pass 30 Sep 2013 113,230 miles

front radiator support panel corroded

slight blow at exhaust flexi

slight play in nearside front track rod

Fail 30 Sep 2013 113,230 miles

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

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

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

slight blow at exhaust flexi

front radiator support panel corroded

slight play in nearside front track rod

Pass 1 Oct 2012 100,443 miles

both sides rear tie bar bushes worn and starting to split

brake pipes to both rear wheel cylinders corroded

rear screenwash not working

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 5 Oct 2011 94,662 miles

***** CHECK TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT HISTORY *****

both front tyres slightly low, advise replacement before winter

both sides rear suspension arms front mount bushes perished and cracked

Fail 5 Oct 2011 94,662 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

***** CHECK TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT HISTORY *****

both front tyres slightly low, advise replacement before winter

both sides rear suspension arms front mount bushes perished and cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2010 85,455 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 77,000 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 77,000 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

both main front to rear brake pipes corroded at floor pan area

Pass 7 Oct 2008 68,492 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 59,692 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 51,869 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 43,288 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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W568 PLS is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W568 PLS, 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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W568 PLS is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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