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D457 AEW

1987 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,676 mi
Last recorded73,676 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Colt71,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD457 AEW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2011 73,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 68,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,461 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,023 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 67,478 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 67,478 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 67,018 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 66,105 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 66,105 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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D457 AEW is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 D457 AEW, 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

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What year was D457 AEW registered?

D457 AEW is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 March 1987.

Is D457 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D457 AEW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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