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C701 SLY

1986 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

41,280 mi
Last recorded41,280 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2007
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi Colt59,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC701 SLY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2007 41,280 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 40,563 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 40,563 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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C701 SLY is a 1986 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1986 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 59,941 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 C701 SLY, 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 40 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 C701 SLY?

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What year was C701 SLY registered?

C701 SLY is a 1986 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 July 1986.

Is C701 SLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C701 SLY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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