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W796 VCE

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,045 mi
Last recorded53,045 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW796 VCE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 53,045 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 52,031 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 52,018 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,371 miles

rear exhaust slight blow

Pass 12 Jan 2015 50,910 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 50,130 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 49,249 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,129 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 46,839 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 44,938 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 42,345 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,447 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 34,730 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 30,988 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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W796 VCE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W796 VCE, 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 W796 VCE registered?

W796 VCE is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W796 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W796 VCE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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