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W598 WFR

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,900 mi
Last recorded124,900 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 WFR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 124,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section rear joint (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 124,696 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section above rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing next to strut top under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section above rear axle (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 120,514 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 120,514 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 117,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r tyre deteriorating

slight play in n/s track arm

Pass 16 Feb 2013 108,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 100,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 94,943 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 87,343 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2010 87,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 81,682 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 75,603 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 75,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 66,932 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 54,346 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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W598 WFR is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W598 WFR, 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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W598 WFR is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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