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W876 RKV

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,965 mi
Last recorded87,965 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW876 RKV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 87,965 miles

Fuel pipe has slight corrosion (O/S)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 87,965 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe has slight corrosion (O/S)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 82,228 miles

nsf tyre close to limit==corrosion osr sill nsr chassis==oil leak==play in rack arms

Pass 31 Jul 2013 77,218 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 71,639 miles

slight play in rear axle bushs= both rear tyres side walls perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,796 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 65,737 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

OSF TYRE2.67MM==DROP LINK BUSHES PERISHING

Pass 28 Jul 2010 59,711 miles

BRAKE FLUID LOW==FR DROP .LINKS PERISHED==EMISSIONS TOOK LONG TIME TO CLEAN UP==

SCREW IN NSF TYRE NOT REPAIRABLE==FR TYRES WEARING EDGES==OSR RAD ARM BUSH PERISHING

Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,550 miles

BR FLUID LOW==CRACKING IN NSR TYRE==G/BOX OIL LEAK

Pass 8 Nov 2007 43,260 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 43,184 miles

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

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

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

RACK PINION DAMP==OSF TYTRE JUST 1,6MM RECC REPLACE REQ TRACKING

Fail 13 Oct 2006 37,442 miles

2 CRACKS ZONE A

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 37,442 miles

2 CRACKS ZONE A

Pass 9 Aug 2005 30,855 miles

BRAKE FLUID LOW==FRONT PADS LOW==FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS PERISHING==EXH C/PIPE CORRODED==

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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W876 RKV 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 W876 RKV, 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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W876 RKV is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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