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W761 BVW

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,188 mi
Last recorded104,188 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW761 BVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 104,188 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 104,188 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 90,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 90,959 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 78,538 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 78,538 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Play offside steering rack

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 20 May 2009 73,933 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 May 2009 73,933 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 61,651 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 61,523 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 May 2007 51,108 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 51,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2006 39,232 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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W761 BVW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W761 BVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W761 BVW registered?

W761 BVW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W761 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W761 BVW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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