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D538 MCY

1986 Mitsubishi Colt

Gold Petrol 1244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,555 mi
Last recorded59,555 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2009
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi Colt59,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD538 MCY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,244cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2009 59,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 53,754 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 48,172 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 42,262 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 36,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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D538 MCY is a 1986 Mitsubishi Colt in Gold with a 1,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 D538 MCY, 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 D538 MCY registered?

D538 MCY is a 1986 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 September 1986.

Is D538 MCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D538 MCY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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