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E28 LEL

1987 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,136 mi
Last recorded86,136 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Colt71,739 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE28 LEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 86,136 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 85,503 miles

rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,901 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 72,865 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 68,772 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 59,434 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 50,972 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,964 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 50,964 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 50,953 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 50,953 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 50,949 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 50,932 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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E28 LEL is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E28 LEL, 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

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What year was E28 LEL registered?

E28 LEL is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E28 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E28 LEL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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