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W818 WTU

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,046 mi
Last recorded110,046 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW818 WTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 110,046 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

floor panels,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,inner and outer sills,front and rear subframes and mountings starting to corrode

front n/s head light unit starting to deteriorate steam up,

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Aug 2012 110,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

floor panels,chassis rails,steering and suspension mountings,inner and outer sills,front and rear subframes and mountings starting to corrode

front n/s head light unit starting to deteriorate steam up,

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Aug 2011 100,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 93,861 miles

engine oil low

Pass 30 Mar 2009 81,868 miles

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar links different lengths

Fail 30 Mar 2009 81,868 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar links different lengths

Pass 1 Apr 2008 73,280 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 63,202 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 51,887 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 51,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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W818 WTU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W818 WTU, 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 W818 WTU registered?

W818 WTU is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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