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D843 RKF

1986 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,185 mi
Last recorded36,185 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi Colt59,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD843 RKF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 36,185 miles

advise all steering and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

advise front cross member under radiator excessively corroded

advise outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 23 Jun 2010 36,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise all steering and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

advise front cross member under radiator excessively corroded

advise outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2009 35,122 miles

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

advise all brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion

advise both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

advise front panel corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 33,640 miles

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

advise outer sills and floor pan showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2007 32,459 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,159 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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D843 RKF is a 1986 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1986 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 59,941 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D843 RKF, 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 40 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D843 RKF registered?

D843 RKF is a 1986 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D843 RKF safe to buy?

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