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D940 XCW

1987 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,661 mi
Last recorded80,661 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2006
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Colt71,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD940 XCW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2006 80,661 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 80,661 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Some corrosion to offside wing. †Nearside front wheel has some damage.

Pass 30 Jun 2005 77,527 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 77,527 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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D940 XCW is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D940 XCW, 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

How do I check the history of D940 XCW?

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What year was D940 XCW registered?

D940 XCW is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 13 April 1987.

Is D940 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D940 XCW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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