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C527 OAN

1985 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

44,735 mi
Last recorded44,735 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2005
Typical for 1985 Mitsubishi Colt42,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC527 OAN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2005 44,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Damage to rear of vehicle

Heavy corrosion to offside rear shock absorber

Heavy rust to offside front floor siuspension mounting area

Heavy rust to offside inner flitch

Heavy rust to offside outer sill

Heavy rust to offside rear shock absorber top area

Nearside front indicator lense cracked

Slight damage to nearside front door mirror

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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C527 OAN is a 1985 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1985 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 42,289 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 C527 OAN, 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 41 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 C527 OAN registered?

C527 OAN is a 1985 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 15 November 1985.

Is C527 OAN safe to buy?

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