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W997 HCE

2001 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,490 mi
Last recorded81,490 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi Colt61,154 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW997 HCE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 81,490 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 81,490 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 72,067 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

oil sump pan corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Dec 2011 72,067 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside fron inner arch cover loose

offside rear tyre perishing

oil sump pan corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Nov 2010 69,417 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F STEERING RACK PLAY

Fail 27 Aug 2009 65,950 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F STEERING RACK PLAY

Pass 28 Aug 2008 60,134 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 60,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,935 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,612 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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W997 HCE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 61,154 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 W997 HCE, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W997 HCE registered?

W997 HCE is a 2001 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is W997 HCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W997 HCE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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