CarVerify

Free Car Check

D585 FRU

1987 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Diesel 1795cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,721 mi
Last recorded53,721 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Colt71,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationD585 FRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,795cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,721 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nsf indicator a bit loose not insecure and os repeater

windscreen just out of zone A cracked and delaminated

Pass 31 Dec 2009 53,275 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 53,273 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 53,005 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SIDE REPEATER WORN ON ITS FIXINGS , CORROSION IN OUTER AND INNER SILLS AND ARCHES , OIL DEPOSITES AROUND OFFSIDE FRONT RACK BOOT , REAR SHOCKS SOFT.

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE INBALANCE , LOW RESERVE BRAKE TRAVEL ON PARKING BRAKE , BOTH REAR BACK PLATES CORRODED , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 18 Jan 2008 52,459 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 51,747 miles

corrosion in all parts of underside of vehicle ,

Fail 9 Jan 2007 51,731 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

CORROSION IN ALL PARTS OF UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 10 Jan 2006 51,032 miles

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE OUTER SILL AT END OF ARCH ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

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
Full Mitsubishi Colt reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

D585 FRU is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,795cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 D585 FRU, 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

How do I check the history of D585 FRU?

You can check the full history of D585 FRU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was D585 FRU registered?

D585 FRU is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 January 1987.

Is D585 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D585 FRU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D585 FRU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D585 FRU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.