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E376 WFJ

1987 Mitsubishi Colt

Gold Petrol 1244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,728 mi
Last recorded46,728 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi Colt71,739 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE376 WFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,244cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 46,728 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 45,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jul 2008 40,695 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,854 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 31,173 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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E376 WFJ is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt in Gold with a 1,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E376 WFJ, 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 E376 WFJ registered?

E376 WFJ is a 1987 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 5 September 1987.

Is E376 WFJ safe to buy?

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