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A408 MKP

1983 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,440 mi
Last recorded71,440 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA408 MKP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,244cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2009 71,440 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside front and nearside front inner wheel arches badly corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2008 61,748 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,451 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 43,474 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 42,982 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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A408 MKP is a 1983 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,244cc 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 A408 MKP, 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 43 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A408 MKP?

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What year was A408 MKP registered?

A408 MKP is a 1983 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 November 1983.

Is A408 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A408 MKP 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.

Does A408 MKP have outstanding finance?

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