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D730 DLA

1987 Mitsubishi Colt

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,065 mi
Last recorded68,065 miles
Recorded on24 May 2008
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Colt71,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD730 DLA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2008 68,065 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 68,065 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 64,220 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 56,717 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 56,717 miles

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

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

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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D730 DLA is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt in Gold with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D730 DLA, 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 D730 DLA?

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What year was D730 DLA registered?

D730 DLA is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 June 1987.

Is D730 DLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D730 DLA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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