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W797 OMA

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,134 mi
Last recorded91,134 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW797 OMA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 91,134 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 83,320 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

damage to nearside front bodywork

rear tyres on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 83,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

damage to nearside front bodywork

rear tyres on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 73,729 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 63,692 miles

Slight bind N/S/F brake.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 53,322 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 53,322 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 42,619 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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W797 OMA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W797 OMA, 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 W797 OMA registered?

W797 OMA is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W797 OMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W797 OMA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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