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D553 VAP

1986 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,543 mi
Last recorded52,543 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2009
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi Colt59,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD553 VAP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2009 52,543 miles

Centre Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 52,543 miles

Centre Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,644 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 48,555 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 46,218 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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D553 VAP is a 1986 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D553 VAP, 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 D553 VAP registered?

D553 VAP is a 1986 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 December 1986.

Is D553 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D553 VAP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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