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W852 OAG

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,008 mi
Last recorded58,008 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW852 OAG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2022 58,008 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

offside front floor corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 56,890 miles

general under body and suspension component corrosion.

Fail 11 Feb 2021 56,889 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general under body and suspension component corrosion.

Pass 11 Feb 2020 55,855 miles

general under body corrosion.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 54,495 miles

fuel pipes corroded

general suspension corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2018 52,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 52,656 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged filler neck broken (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2017 50,179 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 50,179 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 47,571 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,435 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 45,431 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 43,076 miles

2 x front to rear brake pipes -- partially corroded .

Pass 12 Feb 2013 40,839 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,549 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 35,895 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 33,050 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 29,378 miles

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

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

requires wheel alignment check

Pass 11 Feb 2008 25,974 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 23,824 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 21,672 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 21,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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W852 OAG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W852 OAG, 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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W852 OAG is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W852 OAG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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