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W781 MDV

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,062 mi
Last recorded34,062 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW781 MDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,062 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 24,769 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

surface corrosion on steering/suspension units

surface cracks in n/s rear tyre

surface cracks in outer rollbar rubbers

Pass 8 Jul 2009 22,233 miles

surface cracks in outer rollbar rubbers

Pass 7 Jul 2008 20,466 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

raised tread on n/s front tyre worn

surface corrosion on steering/suspension units

Fail 7 Jul 2008 20,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

raised tread on n/s front tyre worn

surface corrosion on steering/suspension units

Pass 5 Jul 2007 18,297 miles

raised tread on o/s front tyre worn

small split in o/s wiper

surface cracks in o/s front and both rear tyres

Pass 29 Jun 2006 16,461 miles

surface cracks in front tyres

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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W781 MDV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W781 MDV, 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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What year was W781 MDV registered?

W781 MDV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W781 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W781 MDV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W781 MDV have outstanding finance?

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