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E242 FLL

1987 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,009 mi
Last recorded61,009 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Colt71,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE242 FLL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2008 61,009 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 59,201 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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E242 FLL is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E242 FLL, 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 E242 FLL registered?

E242 FLL is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E242 FLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E242 FLL shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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