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D131 XJB

1987 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,217 mi
Last recorded82,217 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Colt71,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD131 XJB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2009 82,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 80,513 miles

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

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

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

front tyres getting low

Pass 30 Oct 2007 74,419 miles

All tyres perished,rears BADLY perished.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 74,419 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

All tyres perished,rears BADLY perished.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 70,883 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 70,407 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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D131 XJB is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 71,739 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 D131 XJB, 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 39 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D131 XJB registered?

D131 XJB is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 5 March 1987.

Is D131 XJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D131 XJB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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