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E166 FDL

1987 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,984 mi
Last recorded80,984 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Colt71,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE166 FDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 80,984 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge,

Pass 28 Jul 2010 76,724 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 74,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 74,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 73,039 miles

rear fog light lense damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2008 73,039 miles

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

rear fog light lense damaged

Fail 30 Jul 2007 71,739 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 71,739 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 69,873 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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E166 FDL 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 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 E166 FDL, 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 E166 FDL registered?

E166 FDL is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E166 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E166 FDL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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