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D718 HRU

1987 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,702 mi
Last recorded81,702 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2007
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Colt71,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD718 HRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2007 81,702 miles

both rear brake backplates rusty

both rear inner wings rusty

Fail 30 Jan 2007 81,702 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear and offside front tyre treads low

both rear brake backplates rusty

both rear inner wings rusty

Pass 27 Jan 2006 77,999 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 77,999 miles

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

slight movement to o/s end of steering rack

slight movement to o/s/f wheel bearing

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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D718 HRU is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D718 HRU, 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 D718 HRU?

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What year was D718 HRU registered?

D718 HRU is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 March 1987.

Is D718 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D718 HRU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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