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D85 VFW

1987 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,775 mi
Last recorded34,775 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Colt71,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD85 VFW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,775 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 28,171 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 28,144 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 28,016 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,442 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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D85 VFW is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 D85 VFW, 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 D85 VFW registered?

D85 VFW is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 6 February 1987.

Is D85 VFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D85 VFW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D85 VFW have outstanding finance?

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