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D860 CFH

1987 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,662 mi
Last recorded89,662 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Colt71,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD860 CFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 89,662 miles

Rear rear axle swivel joint

Fail 24 Feb 2021 89,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear arch within 30cm of shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear arch within 30cm of shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle swivel joint boot split

Pass 10 Mar 2020 87,687 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 87,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail box badly corroded and holed. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% very bad imbalance recorded. (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 85,828 miles

Both outer sills corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2019 85,828 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Under body corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2018 83,877 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 82,125 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body Surface ,arch and sill corrosion

Fail 20 Feb 2017 82,124 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body Surface ,arch and sill corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2016 79,746 miles

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

Front brake back plates corroded

Surface corrosion to arch's and Sills

Pass 21 Jan 2015 77,343 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 77,343 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 75,836 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,069 miles

O/S sill is rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2013 73,041 miles

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

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

Items removed from drivers view

N/S mirror can not be used due to sticker on window

O/S sill is rusty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,287 miles

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Fail 8 Feb 2012 70,266 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front brakes sticky

o/s/f inner c/v boot insecure

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 13 Jan 2011 66,836 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 66,836 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 64,472 miles

both rear tyres close to limit 155 80 13

offside inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 12 Feb 2009 61,809 miles

corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch near top shock absorber mount

Pass 11 Feb 2008 60,195 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

fuel tank filler neck corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2007 58,404 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 56,912 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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D860 CFH is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 D860 CFH, 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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D860 CFH is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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