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D738 CDL

1987 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,974 mi
Last recorded91,974 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2008
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Colt71,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD738 CDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2008 91,974 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 91,974 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 79,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 79,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 67,323 miles

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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D738 CDL is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver 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 D738 CDL, 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.

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What year was D738 CDL registered?

D738 CDL is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 July 1987.

Is D738 CDL safe to buy?

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