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W768 JAW

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,662 mi
Last recorded40,662 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW768 JAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 40,662 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perished in tread area and wearing on shoulders

brake pedal rubber wearing

engine oil leaking from oil filter area

light scratches to windscreen

nail in nearside rear tyre and tread wear uneven

nail in shoulder of offside rear tyre

nearside front headlight has slight movement at base

play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 3 Oct 2014 37,287 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

light scratch on windsreen swept area

travel in handbrake lever

Fail 2 Oct 2014 37,287 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs worn

light scratch on windsreen swept area

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 3 Oct 2013 33,762 miles

front brake discs are lipped

front brake pads are low

front wiper blades are perishing

handbrake travel

windscreen scored swept area

Pass 4 Oct 2012 30,138 miles

offside rear fog light is damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2012 30,138 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside rear fog light is damaged

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

offside rear tyre is perishing outer sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2011 25,555 miles

0/s/f tyre is beginning to perish

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 9,912 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 3,501 miles

Battery insecure

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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W768 JAW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 W768 JAW, 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 W768 JAW registered?

W768 JAW is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is W768 JAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W768 JAW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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