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W86 MTL

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,592 mi
Last recorded104,592 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW86 MTL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 104,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

sills corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 95,987 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 95,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 85,889 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,825 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 65,397 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 65,397 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s wing mirror cracked.

n/s/f track rod end has slight play.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre wearing bold on inside edge

Fail 30 Jul 2010 57,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

offside front tyre wearing bold on inside edge

Fail 30 Jul 2009 47,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorating

handbrake is slack

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorating

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 30 Jul 2009 47,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorating

handbrake is slack

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorating

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 31 Jul 2008 37,709 miles

185/65/14 o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge stongly advise

drivers wiper blade split

front link arm bushes perishing

front shockers damp

o/s/f lower arm ball joint gaiter split

Pass 28 Jul 2007 29,554 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 22,014 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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W86 MTL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W86 MTL, 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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W86 MTL is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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