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W872 YPX

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,249 mi
Last recorded84,249 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW872 YPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 84,249 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 84,166 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,669 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 69,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 60,166 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 60,166 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 52,989 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 52,813 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 43,407 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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W872 YPX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W872 YPX, 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 W872 YPX registered?

W872 YPX is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W872 YPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W872 YPX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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