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Mitsubishi Colt

Purple · Petrol · 2000 · 1,298 cc

W256 TJBMOT history

W256 TJB is a purple petrol Mitsubishi Colt first used on 10 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2022
Mileage
114,248 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W256 TJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Colt
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
10 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

W256 TJB was last recorded at 114,248 miles on 31 Oct 2022, 13,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,342 miles · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
13,906 miles
Average per year
6,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,248 miles
  • 2021 – 100,342 miles
  • 2020 – 86,163 miles
  • 2019 – 67,005 miles
  • 2018 – 56,737 miles
  • 2017 – 45,766 miles
  • 2016 – 41,496 miles
  • 2015 – 34,917 miles
  • 2014 – 31,080 miles
  • 2013 – 29,857 miles
  • 2012 – 26,425 miles
  • 2011 – 22,047 miles
  • 2010 – 20,025 miles
  • 2009 – 18,946 miles
  • 2008 – 17,171 miles
  • 2007 – 15,629 miles
  • 2006 – 13,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail114,248 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively evidence of overheating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail114,248 miles (+13,906)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,248 miles
    Test number
    573025097451
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass100,342 miles (+37)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,342 miles
    Test number
    334107761547
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively evidence of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail100,305 miles (+14,142)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,305 miles
    Test number
    643240690514
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively evidence of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass86,163 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    86,163 miles
    Test number
    752972583202
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail86,163 miles (+19,158)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,163 miles
    Test number
    331730098192
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70/R13 82T EVENT FUTURUM GP (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass67,005 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    67,005 miles
    Test number
    796888377236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on outer tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail66,959 miles (+10,222)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,959 miles
    Test number
    436994662223
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is wearing on outer tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass56,737 miles (+10,971)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    56,737 miles
    Test number
    148414840114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer tread and has just over 2.00 mm tread remaining
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre is wearing on outer tread and has just over 2.00 mm tread remaining
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade rubber split and starting to not clear effectively
    • AdvisoryRear service brake screeching when applied

  9. Pass45,766 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,766 miles
    Test number
    547947342212
    • AdvisoryBushes on both side front anti roll bar links starting to perish
    • AdvisoryBushes on both side rear trailing arms starting to perish

  10. Fail45,764 miles (+4,268)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,764 miles
    Test number
    949422942399
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBushes on both side front anti roll bar links starting to perish
    • AdvisoryBushes on both side rear trailing arms starting to perish

  11. Pass41,496 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,496 miles
    Test number
    988004773941
    • AdvisoryAll bushes on both side front anti roll bar link mountings deteriorated
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnofficial sticker in swept area of screen

  12. Fail41,495 miles (+6,578)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,495 miles
    Test number
    885914353066
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll bushes on both side front anti roll bar link mountings deteriorated
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnofficial sticker in swept area of screen

  13. Pass34,917 miles (+3,837)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,917 miles
    Test number
    507563845056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth side front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges recc. NEW TYRES ASAP
    • NoteBushes on front anti roll bar link rods perishing

  14. Pass31,080 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,080 miles
    Test number
    286916364012
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inside edge
    • NoteHigh hand brake travel

  15. Fail31,080 miles (+1,223)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,080 miles
    Test number
    615456064014
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn inside edge
    • NoteHigh hand brake travel

  16. Pass29,857 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    29,857 miles
    Test number
    719406643060
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail29,856 miles (+3,431)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,856 miles
    Test number
    968109033010
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass26,425 miles (+4,378)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    26,425 miles
    Test number
    379405932011
    • NoteBoth number plates starting to distort
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust pipe starting to corrode

  19. Pass22,047 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,047 miles
    Test number
    579838931085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,025 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    20,025 miles
    Test number
    343248520030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,946 miles (+1,775)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,946 miles
    Test number
    111748329051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,171 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    17,171 miles
    Test number
    264519228014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,629 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    15,629 miles
    Test number
    704759327039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    13,313 miles
    Test number
    701496826067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W256 TJB

Does W256 TJB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W256 TJB expired on 4 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W256 TJB?
The MOT on W256 TJB expired on 4 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W256 TJB done?
W256 TJB was recorded at 114,248 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2022, an average of 6,022 miles a year.
Has W256 TJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W256 TJB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on W256 TJB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on W256 TJB find?
W256 TJB failed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2022 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; power steering component leaking; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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