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WMA 3W

1980 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,032 mi
Last recorded26,032 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMA 3W
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,410cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2008 26,032 miles

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

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

nearside wing mirror slightly cracked but not affecting view to rear

Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,432 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside wing mirror cracked but not affecting view to rear

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Sep 2006 23,912 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 23,908 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 23,494 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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WMA 3W is a 1980 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WMA 3W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WMA 3W registered?

WMA 3W is a 1980 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 15 September 1980.

Is WMA 3W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMA 3W 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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