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W887 EKJ

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,620 mi
Last recorded95,620 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW887 EKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 95,620 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 89,403 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 80,023 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 79,975 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 68,927 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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W887 EKJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W887 EKJ, 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 W887 EKJ registered?

W887 EKJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W887 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W887 EKJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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