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D462 ERU

1986 Mitsubishi Colt

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,507 mi
Last recorded73,507 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2006
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi Colt59,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD462 ERU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2006 73,507 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 73,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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D462 ERU is a 1986 Mitsubishi Colt in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D462 ERU, 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

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What year was D462 ERU registered?

D462 ERU is a 1986 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 September 1986.

Is D462 ERU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D462 ERU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D462 ERU have outstanding finance?

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