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D923 ALR

1987 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,856 mi
Last recorded128,856 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Colt71,739 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD923 ALR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 128,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 128,837 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 126,539 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2011 126,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 123,386 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2009 120,887 miles

Offside front shock slightly corroded near hub

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 120,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front indicator lens slightly damaged but not showing any other light apart from amber

Offside front shock slightly corroded near hub

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 118,826 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2007 117,131 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2006 114,403 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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D923 ALR is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D923 ALR, 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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What year was D923 ALR registered?

D923 ALR is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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