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W62 THG

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,138 mi
Last recorded74,138 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW62 THG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2018 74,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension very rusty

chassis rusty

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2017 71,060 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

all suspension rusty

rear chassis very rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2017 71,155 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

all suspension rusty

rear chassis very rusty

Pass 2 Jul 2016 66,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2016 66,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 63,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

chassis rusty

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2014 62,705 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front xmember corroded

o.s.& n.s. chassis leg at rear corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2013 61,225 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front wheel bearings slight noise

n/s front anti roll bar rubbers deteriorated

n/s rear chassis corroded

oil filler cap missing

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2013 61,225 miles

front wheel bearings slight noise

n/s front anti roll bar rubbers deteriorated

n/s rear chassis corroded

oil filler cap missing

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,283 miles

transmission/wheel bearing noise when driving

Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,073 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,966 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 50,966 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front flexi brake hose retaining clip missing

Pass 2 Jul 2009 44,160 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 34,826 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise rear tyres perished!

Pass 13 Jun 2008 34,826 miles

advise rear tyres perished!

Pass 6 Jul 2007 32,609 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,508 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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W62 THG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W62 THG, 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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W62 THG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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