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W885 VAF

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,335 mi
Last recorded96,335 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW885 VAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 96,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 92,175 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 87,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 82,011 miles

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 29 Mar 2006 70,607 miles

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Fail 29 Mar 2006 70,607 miles

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

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

FRONT ANTIROLL BAR LINK BUSHES SPLITTING

KNOCK FROM STEERING WHEN ROCKED

N/S SCREEN WASHER WEAK †

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/F BRAKE SLUGGISH & FRONT BRAKE IMBALLANCE HIGH

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER DENTED

SMALL STONE CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

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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W885 VAF is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W885 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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What year was W885 VAF registered?

W885 VAF is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 7 March 2000.

Is W885 VAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W885 VAF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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