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E320 NMF

1987 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,167 mi
Last recorded116,167 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2011
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Colt71,739 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE320 NMF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2011 116,167 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2011 116,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2010 107,562 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 104,296 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front door mirrors,outer casings damaged.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 98,718 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 98,718 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

auto gearbox selector very hard to operate and remain in selected gear coupled with very high idle speed this is dangerous

Pass 23 Feb 2007 97,045 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 97,045 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tracking needs adjusting

vacum plug on inlet manifold leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2006 91,175 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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E320 NMF is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver 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 E320 NMF, 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 E320 NMF registered?

E320 NMF is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 19 November 1987.

Is E320 NMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E320 NMF 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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