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W787 ABA

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,733 mi
Last recorded72,733 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW787 ABA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 72,733 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 72,732 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 72,718 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

damage at nearside door,quarter panel and bumper

front exhaust pipe heat shield loose

nearside front tyre wearing at both edges of tread and worn close to limit

nearside rear tyre cracvking at sidewalls

slight damage at rear lower valance and offside rear chassis leg

Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,490 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 69,489 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2011 55,414 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 50,798 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 46,720 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 46,720 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 42,880 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 38,018 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 38,018 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 33,913 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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W787 ABA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W787 ABA, 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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W787 ABA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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