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D342 STA

1987 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,075 mi
Last recorded131,075 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Colt71,739 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD342 STA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2011 131,075 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 131,075 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 128,179 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 124,994 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 121,616 miles

osf headlamp cracked pattern ok

Fail 4 Apr 2007 117,865 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 117,865 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 114,207 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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D342 STA is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D342 STA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D342 STA?

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What year was D342 STA registered?

D342 STA is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 6 May 1987.

Is D342 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D342 STA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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