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W883 RST

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

131,414 mi
Last recorded131,414 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW883 RST
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 131,414 miles

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

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

OIL LEAK

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

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

REAR TYRES PERISHING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 5 Apr 2017 131,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing LINK (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

OIL LEAK

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

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

REAR TYRES PERISHING

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 12 Apr 2016 127,324 miles

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

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

OIL LEAK

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER ARMS

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS CORRODED

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 127,324 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

OIL LEAK

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

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER ARMS

UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS CORRODED

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 124,108 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front cross member corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2015 124,108 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front cross member corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 120,087 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2014 120,087 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 117,120 miles

nearside and offside rear outer sill surface corroded

nearside front inner rack joint

rear steel brake pipes rusty

trailing arm bushes perishing

Fail 6 Apr 2013 117,120 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside rear outer sill surface corroded

nearside front inner rack joint

rear steel brake pipes rusty

trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 10 Apr 2012 113,576 miles

Oil leak

oil sump corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2012 113,302 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

oil sump corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2011 103,783 miles

advanced corrosion to both rear chassis rails only just passed test recommend a repair

advanced corrosion to exhaust system plus blowing recommend some replacement

engine oil low

n/s/ r mud flat insecure

only 2.5mm of tread on o/s/r tyre

slight movement of n/s head lamp

Fail 1 Apr 2011 103,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advanced corrosion to both rear chassis rails only just passed test recommend a repair

advanced corrosion to exhaust system plus blowing recommend some replacement

engine oil low

n/s/ r mud flat insecure

only 2.5mm of tread on o/s/r tyre

slight movement of n/s head lamp

Pass 25 Mar 2010 93,317 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advanced corrosion to both rear chassis rails

bonnet damaged

less than 2mm of tread on n/s/r -o/s/r-and n/s/f plus on tread on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

n/s/r mud flap rubbering on wheel

Fail 25 Mar 2010 93,317 miles

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advanced corrosion to both rear chassis rails

bonnet damaged

less than 2mm of tread on n/s/r -o/s/r-and n/s/f plus on tread on inner edge of n/s/f tyre

n/s/r mud flap rubbering on wheel

Pass 20 Mar 2009 79,337 miles

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

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

corrosion to front part of exhaust system

damage to bonnet near catch

less than 3mm of tread on n/s/r tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2009 79,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

corrosion to front part of exhaust system

damage to bonnet near catch

less than 3mm of tread on n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2008 69,521 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 63,787 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 59,212 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 53,215 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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W883 RST is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W883 RST, 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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W883 RST is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 July 2000.

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