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W576 RCA

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,250 mi
Last recorded78,250 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW576 RCA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 78,250 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

corrosion started - under radiator - off side rear sill

near side rear tyre cracks

off side front anti roll bar link corrosion poor

Pass 3 Nov 2011 73,685 miles

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

all wipers poor

centre brake light part out

corrosion under radiator

front anti roll bar tie bar bushes poor

Pass 2 Nov 2010 69,367 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes cracks

front exhaust heat shield looseness

start of corrosion sills to floor and under radiator

Pass 27 Oct 2009 65,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear number plate light suspect contact

Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,625 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 58,704 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 55,806 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Nov 2006 55,806 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiper split

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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W576 RCA 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W576 RCA, 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 W576 RCA registered?

W576 RCA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W576 RCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W576 RCA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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