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DYA 804T

1978 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,589 mi
Last recorded52,589 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDYA 804T
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 52,589 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 52,589 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 51,384 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 50,611 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 49,835 miles

centre prop shaft mounting deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,409 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,044 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all front suspension and steering joint rubber boots deteriorated

prop-shaft centre mounting deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2014 49,044 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all front suspension and steering joint rubber boots deteriorated

prop-shaft centre mounting deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2013 48,462 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 47,998 miles

centre propshalt do-nut in poor condition

Fail 12 Apr 2012 47,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise change front tyres (very old)

centre propshalt do-nut in poor condition

Fail 22 Mar 2011 47,603 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,603 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 46,980 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,234 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 46,129 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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DYA 804T is a 1978 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DYA 804T, 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 48 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DYA 804T registered?

DYA 804T is a 1978 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 September 1978.

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