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W766 PCJ

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,148 mi
Last recorded101,148 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW766 PCJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 101,148 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temporary repaired with a bandage (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Near & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.33mm tread depth present (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 101,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.44mm tread depth present (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temporary repaired with a bandage (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Near & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.33mm tread depth present (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 98,514 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 95,386 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 93,415 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 91,510 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 90,116 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 87,896 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 85,542 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 83,485 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre underinflated

Fail 27 Jul 2012 83,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre underinflated

Pass 15 Jul 2011 80,088 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 76,494 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 70,894 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 70,859 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 62,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 62,536 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 54,207 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 49,081 miles

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

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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W766 PCJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 W766 PCJ, 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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W766 PCJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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