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W597 PNU

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,152 mi
Last recorded79,152 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW597 PNU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 79,152 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 63,741 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 63,727 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,904 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 59,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked and corrosion starting o/s flitch

Fail 24 Feb 2011 59,630 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked and corrosion starting o/s flitch

Pass 2 Mar 2010 55,299 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 48,126 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 48,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,643 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 36,497 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 29,422 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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W597 PNU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W597 PNU, 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 W597 PNU registered?

W597 PNU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W597 PNU safe to buy?

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