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D783 FPO

1987 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,368 mi
Last recorded67,368 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Colt71,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD783 FPO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2007 67,368 miles

ADV PLAY IN LOWER BALL JOINTS †ADV O/S CV GAITER DAMP †ADV HAND BRAKE REQ ADJUSTING †ADV OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 12 Feb 2007 67,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 60,790 miles

bad oil leak on n/side end of engine unit

bodywork damage at front

c/v gaiters starting to perish

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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D783 FPO is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D783 FPO, 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 D783 FPO registered?

D783 FPO is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D783 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D783 FPO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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