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D498 PGT

1986 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,804 mi
Last recorded78,804 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi Colt59,941 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD498 PGT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 78,804 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 78,804 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2008 69,721 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 69,721 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 64,414 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres perishing

nearside rear foot and hand brake lagging

radiator in poor condition and repaired with silicon

Fail 28 Nov 2007 64,414 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres perishing

nearside rear foot and hand brake lagging

radiator in poor condition and repaired with silicon

Pass 16 Sep 2006 59,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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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D498 PGT is a 1986 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D498 PGT, 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 D498 PGT registered?

D498 PGT is a 1986 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 December 1986.

Is D498 PGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D498 PGT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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