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C60 HCW

1985 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 2555cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

152,376 mi
Last recorded152,376 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2007
Typical for 1985 Mitsubishi Colt42,289 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC60 HCW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,555cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2007 152,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/front tyre has age cracks

Pass 14 Dec 2005 142,633 miles

offside front and rear tyres cracking. offside bottom ball joint slight play.

Fail 24 Nov 2005 142,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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C60 HCW is a 1985 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 2,555cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C60 HCW, 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.

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What year was C60 HCW registered?

C60 HCW is a 1985 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 October 1985.

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