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WCC 701V

1980 Mitsubishi Colt

Green Petrol 1410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,827 mi
Last recorded39,827 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCC 701V
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,410cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 39,827 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 39,826 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 38,122 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres cracked inside tread

Pass 3 May 2006 35,800 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack.

Loose baffle centre silencer

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nail in tyre

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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WCC 701V is a 1980 Mitsubishi Colt in Green with a 1,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WCC 701V, 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 46 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WCC 701V registered?

WCC 701V is a 1980 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 February 1980.

Is WCC 701V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WCC 701V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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