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W799 MDV

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,677 mi
Last recorded90,677 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW799 MDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 90,677 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 90,677 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 90,599 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

adv offside wiper blade spilt on ends

adv radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 86,440 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 86,438 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 81,831 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 81,714 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 76,437 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 76,437 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

adv n/s front brake disc pitted

Pass 30 Mar 2010 69,396 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 69,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 64,593 miles

Oil leak

adv corrosion to front brake discs/vehicle has been standing

adv exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2009 64,593 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak

adv corrosion to front brake discs/vehicle has been standing

adv exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2006 64,579 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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W799 MDV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W799 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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W799 MDV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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