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V296 LER

2000 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,091 mi
Last recorded105,091 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi Colt63,578 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV296 LER
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2011 105,091 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 93,598 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 82,684 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 82,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 71,199 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 71,199 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 62,489 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 62,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 52,449 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 41,033 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 41,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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V296 LER is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 V296 LER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V296 LER registered?

V296 LER is a 2000 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V296 LER safe to buy?

The MOT history for V296 LER shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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