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D878 GPR

1987 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,996 mi
Last recorded89,996 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Colt71,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD878 GPR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,996 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 82,077 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 81,827 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 81,827 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 81,387 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 81,387 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 80,882 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 80,348 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 79,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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D878 GPR is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D878 GPR, 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 D878 GPR registered?

D878 GPR is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D878 GPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D878 GPR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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