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W879 VAF

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,025 mi
Last recorded90,025 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW879 VAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 90,025 miles

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

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

exhaust centre section slightly corroded

rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Jul 2016 90,025 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

exhaust centre section slightly corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Jul 2015 80,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 27 Jun 2014 77,353 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 77,353 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 76,719 miles

brake pipes heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Jul 2013 76,719 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2012 68,492 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 68,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 65,798 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,344 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 47,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 42,019 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 42,019 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 37,017 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 32,289 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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W879 VAF is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W879 VAF, 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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W879 VAF is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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