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D730 HRU

1987 Mitsubishi Colt

Gold Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

94,206 mi
Last recorded94,206 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Colt71,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 94,206 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 94,206 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 86,587 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 81,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear shock absorber outer shield rusted off

slight run out on nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2006 81,120 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear shock absorber outer shield rusted off

slight run out on nearside rear tyre

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 HRU 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 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

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What year was D730 HRU registered?

D730 HRU is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 15 April 1987.

Is D730 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D730 HRU 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.

Does D730 HRU have outstanding finance?

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