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D126 YLW

1986 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,797 mi
Last recorded19,797 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi Colt59,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD126 YLW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 19,797 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 19,743 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 19,501 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,250 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 18,968 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 18,968 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,566 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 18,566 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall,but not deep enough to reach ply/cords....

offside doormirror damaged,but not seriously affecting rear view....

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,379 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,091 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 18,091 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 17,881 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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D126 YLW is a 1986 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D126 YLW, 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.

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What year was D126 YLW registered?

D126 YLW is a 1986 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 12 September 1986.

Is D126 YLW safe to buy?

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